CVE-2020-10288
CVE-2020-10288 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Abb Robotware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Abb Robotware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IRC5 exposes an ftp server (port 21). Upon attempting to gain access you are challenged with a request of username and password, however you can input whatever you like. As long as the field isn't empty it will be accepted.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-10288?
- IRC5 exposes an ftp server (port 21). Upon attempting to gain access you are challenged with a request of username and password, however you can input whatever you like. As long as the field isn't empty it will be accepted.
- How severe is CVE-2020-10288?
- CVE-2020-10288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-10288 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-10288?
- CVE-2020-10288 affects Abb Robotware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-10288?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-10288 published?
- CVE-2020-10288 was published on 2020-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:robotware:5.09:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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