How severe is CVE-2020-24678?

CVE-2020-24678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24678?

CVE-2020-24678 primarily affects Abb Symphony + Historian. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24678?

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-2020-24678 published?

CVE-2020-24678 was published on 2020-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24678

CVE-2020-24678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abb Symphony + Historian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Abb Symphony + Historian
Published: 2020-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated user might execute malicious code under the user context and take control of the system. S+ Operations or S+ Historian database is affected by multiple vulnerabilities such as the possibility to allow remote authenticated users to gain high privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24678?: An authenticated user might execute malicious code under the user context and take control of the system. S+ Operations or S+ Historian database is affected by multiple vulnerabilities such as the possibility to allow remote authenticated users to gain high privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-24678?: CVE-2020-24678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24678?: CVE-2020-24678 primarily affects Abb Symphony + Historian. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24678?: 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-2020-24678 published?: CVE-2020-24678 was published on 2020-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_historian:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_historian:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:2.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:2.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abb:symphony_\+_operations:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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