How severe is CVE-2020-15784?

CVE-2020-15784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15784?

CVE-2020-15784 primarily affects Siemens Spectrum Power 4. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15784?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-15784 published?

CVE-2020-15784 was published on 2020-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15784

CVE-2020-15784 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Spectrum Power 4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Siemens Spectrum Power 4
Published: 2020-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 4 (All versions < V4.70 SP8). Insecure storage of sensitive information in the configuration files could allow the retrieval of user names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15784?: A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 4 (All versions < V4.70 SP8). Insecure storage of sensitive information in the configuration files could allow the retrieval of user names.
How severe is CVE-2020-15784?: CVE-2020-15784 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15784?: CVE-2020-15784 primarily affects Siemens Spectrum Power 4. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15784 published?: CVE-2020-15784 was published on 2020-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-568969.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:spectrum_power_4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:spectrum_power_4:4.70:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:spectrum_power_4:4.70:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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