How severe is CVE-2020-25184?

CVE-2020-25184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25184?

CVE-2020-25184 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-2020-25184?

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-2020-25184 published?

CVE-2020-25184 was published on 2022-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25184

CVE-2020-25184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Aadvance Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Aadvance Controller
Published: 2022-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x stores the password in plaintext in a file that is in the same directory as the executable file. ISaGRAF Runtime reads the file and saves the data in a variable without any additional modification. A local, unauthenticated attacker could compromise the user passwords, resulting in information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25184?: Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x stores the password in plaintext in a file that is in the same directory as the executable file. ISaGRAF Runtime reads the file and saves the data in a variable without any additional modification. A local, unauthenticated attacker could compromise the user passwords, resulting in information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-25184?: CVE-2020-25184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25184?: CVE-2020-25184 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-2020-25184?: 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-2020-25184 published?: CVE-2020-25184 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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