How severe is CVE-2020-10612?

CVE-2020-10612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-10612 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10612?

CVE-2020-10612 affects Opto22 Softpac Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10612?

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-2020-10612 published?

CVE-2020-10612 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10612

CVE-2020-10612 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opto22 Softpac Project with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Opto22 Softpac Project
Published: 2020-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPACAgent communicates with SoftPACMonitor over network Port 22000. However, this port is open without any restrictions. This allows an attacker with network access to control the SoftPACAgent service including updating SoftPAC firmware, starting or stopping service, or writing to certain registry values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10612?: Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPACAgent communicates with SoftPACMonitor over network Port 22000. However, this port is open without any restrictions. This allows an attacker with network access to control the SoftPACAgent service including updating SoftPAC firmware, starting or stopping service, or writing to certain registry values.
How severe is CVE-2020-10612?: CVE-2020-10612 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-10612 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10612?: CVE-2020-10612 affects Opto22 Softpac Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10612?: 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-2020-10612 published?: CVE-2020-10612 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-135-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opto22:softpac_project:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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