CVE-2020-25181
CVE-2020-25181 is a high-severity vulnerability in We-con Plc Editor 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: We-con Plc Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WECON PLC Editor Versions 1.3.8 and prior has a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been identified that may allow arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-25181?
- WECON PLC Editor Versions 1.3.8 and prior has a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been identified that may allow arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25181?
- CVE-2020-25181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-25181 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-25181?
- CVE-2020-25181 affects We-con Plc Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-25181?
- 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-2020-25181 published?
- CVE-2020-25181 was published on 2020-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:we-con:plc_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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