How severe is CVE-2020-25178?

CVE-2020-25178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25178?

CVE-2020-25178 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Aadvance Controller. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25178?

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-2020-25178 published?

CVE-2020-25178 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25178

CVE-2020-25178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Aadvance Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Aadvance Controller
Published: 2022-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ISaGRAF Workbench communicates with Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x using TCP/IP. This communication protocol provides various file system operations, as well as the uploading of applications. Data is transferred over this protocol unencrypted, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload, read, and delete files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25178?: ISaGRAF Workbench communicates with Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x using TCP/IP. This communication protocol provides various file system operations, as well as the uploading of applications. Data is transferred over this protocol unencrypted, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload, read, and delete files.
How severe is CVE-2020-25178?: CVE-2020-25178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25178?: CVE-2020-25178 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Aadvance Controller. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25178?: 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-2020-25178 published?: CVE-2020-25178 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:easergy_t300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:easergy_c5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:micom_c264_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:pacis_gtw_firmware:5.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:pacis_gtw_firmware:5.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:pacis_gtw_firmware:6.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:pacis_gtw_firmware:6.3:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:pacis_gtw_firmware:6.3:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:saitel_dp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:epas_gtw_firmware:6.4:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:epas_gtw_firmware:6.4:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:saitel_dr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:scd2200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:aadvance_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:isagraf_free_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:isagraf6_workbench:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:isagraf_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micro810_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micro820_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micro830_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micro850_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:micro870_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xylem:multismart_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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