How severe is CVE-2020-12513?

CVE-2020-12513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-12513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-12513?

CVE-2020-12513 primarily affects Pepperl-fuchs Io-link Master 4-eip Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12513?

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-2020-12513 published?

CVE-2020-12513 was published on 2021-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-12513

CVE-2020-12513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pepperl-fuchs Io-link Master 4-eip Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Pepperl-fuchs Io-link Master 4-eip Firmware
Published: 2021-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol IO-Link Master in Version 1.5.48 and below is prone to an authenticated blind OS Command Injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12513?: Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol IO-Link Master in Version 1.5.48 and below is prone to an authenticated blind OS Command Injection.
How severe is CVE-2020-12513?: CVE-2020-12513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-12513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12513?: CVE-2020-12513 primarily affects Pepperl-fuchs Io-link Master 4-eip Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12513?: 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-2020-12513 published?: CVE-2020-12513 was published on 2021-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2020-038

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_4-eip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_8-eip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_8-eip-l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_dr-8-eip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_dr-8-eip-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_dr-8-eip-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_4-pnio_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_8-pnio_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_8-pnio-l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_dr-8-pnio_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_dr-8-pnio-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:io-link_master_dr-8-pnio-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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