CVE-2020-16211
CVE-2020-16211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess/hmi Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Advantech Webaccess/hmi Designer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability may be exploited by processing specially crafted project files, which may allow an attacker to read information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-16211?
- Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. An out-of-bounds read vulnerability may be exploited by processing specially crafted project files, which may allow an attacker to read information.
- How severe is CVE-2020-16211?
- CVE-2020-16211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-16211 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-16211?
- CVE-2020-16211 affects Advantech Webaccess/hmi Designer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-16211?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-16211 published?
- CVE-2020-16211 was published on 2020-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-02
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-957/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess\/hmi_designer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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