How severe is CVE-2020-14522?

CVE-2020-14522 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14522?

CVE-2020-14522 affects Softing Opc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14522?

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-2020-14522 published?

CVE-2020-14522 was published on 2020-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14522

CVE-2020-14522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softing Opc 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Softing Opc
Published: 2020-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Softing Industrial Automation all versions prior to the latest build of version 4.47.0, The affected product is vulnerable to uncontrolled resource consumption, which may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14522?: Softing Industrial Automation all versions prior to the latest build of version 4.47.0, The affected product is vulnerable to uncontrolled resource consumption, which may allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.
How severe is CVE-2020-14522?: CVE-2020-14522 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14522?: CVE-2020-14522 affects Softing Opc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14522?: 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-2020-14522 published?: CVE-2020-14522 was published on 2020-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-210-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softing:opc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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