CVE-2020-24672
CVE-2020-24672 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Abb Base Software 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Abb Base Software
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in Base Software for SoftControl allows an attacker to insert and run arbitrary code in a computer running the affected product. This issue affects: .
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24672?
- A vulnerability in Base Software for SoftControl allows an attacker to insert and run arbitrary code in a computer running the affected product. This issue affects: .
- How severe is CVE-2020-24672?
- CVE-2020-24672 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-2020-24672 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24672?
- CVE-2020-24672 affects Abb Base Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24672?
- 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-2020-24672 published?
- CVE-2020-24672 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:abb:base_software:*:*:*:*:*:softcontrol:*:*
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