CVE-2020-12042
CVE-2020-12042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opto22 Softpac Project with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-347.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Opto22 Softpac Project
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. Paths specified within the zip files used to update the SoftPAC firmware are not sanitized. As a result, an attacker with user privileges can gain arbitrary file write access with system access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12042?
- Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. Paths specified within the zip files used to update the SoftPAC firmware are not sanitized. As a result, an attacker with user privileges can gain arbitrary file write access with system access.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12042?
- CVE-2020-12042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-12042 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12042?
- CVE-2020-12042 affects Opto22 Softpac Project. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12042?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-12042 published?
- CVE-2020-12042 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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