How severe is CVE-2020-2078?

CVE-2020-2078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-2078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-2078?

CVE-2020-2078 affects Sick Package Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2078?

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

When was CVE-2020-2078 published?

CVE-2020-2078 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-2078

CVE-2020-2078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sick Package Analytics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Sick Package Analytics
Published: 2020-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Passwords are stored in plain text within the configuration of SICK Package Analytics software up to and including V04.1.1. An authorized attacker could access these stored plaintext credentials and gain access to the ftp service. Storing a password in plaintext allows attackers to easily gain access to systems, potentially compromising personal information or other sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2078?: Passwords are stored in plain text within the configuration of SICK Package Analytics software up to and including V04.1.1. An authorized attacker could access these stored plaintext credentials and gain access to the ftp service. Storing a password in plaintext allows attackers to easily gain access to systems, potentially compromising personal information or other sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2020-2078?: CVE-2020-2078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-2078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-2078?: CVE-2020-2078 affects Sick Package Analytics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2078?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-2078 published?: CVE-2020-2078 was published on 2020-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sick.com/de/en/service-and-support/the-sick-product-security-incident-response-team-sick-psirt/w/psirt/#advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sick:package_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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