CVE-2020-14498
CVE-2020-14498 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hms-networks Ecatcher with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Hms-networks Ecatcher
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HMS Industrial Networks AB eCatcher all versions prior to 6.5.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14498?
- HMS Industrial Networks AB eCatcher all versions prior to 6.5.5 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14498?
- CVE-2020-14498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical 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-2020-14498 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14498?
- CVE-2020-14498 affects Hms-networks Ecatcher. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14498?
- 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-2020-14498 published?
- CVE-2020-14498 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-210-03
- https://www.hms-networks.com/cybersecurity/security-advisories
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hms-networks:ecatcher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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