CVE-2020-25161
CVE-2020-25161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess/scada 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-610.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-610
- Affected product: Advantech Webaccess/scada
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WADashboard component of WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0 and prior may allow an attacker to control or influence a path used in an operation on the filesystem and remotely execute code as an administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25161?
- The WADashboard component of WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0 and prior may allow an attacker to control or influence a path used in an operation on the filesystem and remotely execute code as an administrator.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25161?
- CVE-2020-25161 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-2020-25161 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25161?
- CVE-2020-25161 affects Advantech Webaccess/scada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25161?
- 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-2020-25161 published?
- CVE-2020-25161 was published on 2021-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:webaccess\/scada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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