CVE-2020-10640
CVE-2020-10640 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-306.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Emerson OpenEnterprise versions through 3.3.4 may allow an attacker to run an arbitrary commands with system privileges or perform remote code execution via a specific communication service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-10640?
- Emerson OpenEnterprise versions through 3.3.4 may allow an attacker to run an arbitrary commands with system privileges or perform remote code execution via a specific communication service.
- How severe is CVE-2020-10640?
- CVE-2020-10640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2020-10640 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-10640?
- CVE-2020-10640 affects Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-10640?
- 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-2020-10640 published?
- CVE-2020-10640 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openenterprise_scada_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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