CVE-2020-10616
CVE-2020-10616 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opto22 Softpac Project with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Opto22 Softpac Project
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPAC does not specify the path of multiple imported .dll files. Therefore, an attacker can replace them and execute code whenever the service starts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-10616?
- Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPAC does not specify the path of multiple imported .dll files. Therefore, an attacker can replace them and execute code whenever the service starts.
- How severe is CVE-2020-10616?
- CVE-2020-10616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-10616 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-10616?
- CVE-2020-10616 affects Opto22 Softpac Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-10616?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-10616 published?
- CVE-2020-10616 was published on 2020-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opto22:softpac_project:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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