CVE-2020-24682
CVE-2020-24682 is a high-severity vulnerability in Br-automation Automation Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-17396
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Br-automation Automation Studio
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24682?
- Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24682?
- CVE-2020-24682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-24682 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24682?
- CVE-2020-24682 primarily affects Br-automation Automation Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24682?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2020-24682 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-24682 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-17396.
- When was CVE-2020-24682 published?
- CVE-2020-24682 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_net\/pvi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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