How severe is CVE-2020-10629?

CVE-2020-10629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-10629 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10629?

CVE-2020-10629 affects Advantech Webaccess/nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10629?

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-2020-10629 published?

CVE-2020-10629 was published on 2020-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10629

CVE-2020-10629 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess/nms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Advantech Webaccess/nms
Published: 2020-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WebAccess/NMS (versions prior to 3.0.2) does not sanitize XML input. Specially crafted XML input could allow an attacker to read sensitive files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10629?: WebAccess/NMS (versions prior to 3.0.2) does not sanitize XML input. Specially crafted XML input could allow an attacker to read sensitive files.
How severe is CVE-2020-10629?: CVE-2020-10629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-10629 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10629?: CVE-2020-10629 affects Advantech Webaccess/nms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10629?: 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-2020-10629 published?: CVE-2020-10629 was published on 2020-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-098-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess\/nms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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