CVE-2020-14524
CVE-2020-14524 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Softing Opc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Softing Opc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Softing Industrial Automation all versions prior to the latest build of version 4.47.0, The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14524?
- Softing Industrial Automation all versions prior to the latest build of version 4.47.0, The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14524?
- CVE-2020-14524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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-2020-14524 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14524?
- CVE-2020-14524 affects Softing Opc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14524?
- 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-2020-14524 published?
- CVE-2020-14524 was published on 2020-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:softing:opc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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