How severe is CVE-2020-16203?

CVE-2020-16203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-16203 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16203?

CVE-2020-16203 affects Deltaww Cncsoft Screeneditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16203?

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-2020-16203 published?

CVE-2020-16203 was published on 2020-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16203

CVE-2020-16203 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deltaww Cncsoft Screeneditor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-824.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-824
Affected product: Deltaww Cncsoft Screeneditor
Published: 2020-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft ScreenEditor, Versions 1.01.23 and prior. An uninitialized pointer may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16203?: Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft ScreenEditor, Versions 1.01.23 and prior. An uninitialized pointer may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.
How severe is CVE-2020-16203?: CVE-2020-16203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16203 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16203?: CVE-2020-16203 affects Deltaww Cncsoft Screeneditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16203?: 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-2020-16203 published?: CVE-2020-16203 was published on 2020-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:deltaww:cncsoft_screeneditor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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