How severe is CVE-2020-27254?

CVE-2020-27254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-27254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27254?

CVE-2020-27254 primarily affects Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27254?

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-2020-27254 published?

CVE-2020-27254 was published on 2020-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27254

CVE-2020-27254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware
Published: 2020-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas AnalyzerX-STREAM enhanced XEGP, XEGK, XEFD, XEXF – all revisions, The affected products are vulnerable to improper authentication for accessing log and backup data, which could allow an attacker with a specially crafted URL to obtain access to sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27254?: Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas AnalyzerX-STREAM enhanced XEGP, XEGK, XEFD, XEXF – all revisions, The affected products are vulnerable to improper authentication for accessing log and backup data, which could allow an attacker with a specially crafted URL to obtain access to sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2020-27254?: CVE-2020-27254 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-27254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27254?: CVE-2020-27254 primarily affects Emerson X-stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27254?: 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-2020-27254 published?: CVE-2020-27254 was published on 2020-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-352-01

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xegp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xegk_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xefd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:x-stream_enhanced_xexf_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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