CVE-2020-28209
CVE-2020-28209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Enterprise Server Installer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Enterprise Server Installer
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- Last modified:
Description
A CWE-428 Windows Unquoted Search Path vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Building Operation Enterprise Server installer V1.9 - V3.1 and Enterprise Central installer V2.0 - V3.1 that could cause any local Windows user who has write permission on at least one of the subfolders of the Connect Agent service binary path, being able to gain the privilege of the user who started the service. By default, the Enterprise Server and Enterprise Central is always installed at a location requiring Administrator privileges so the vulnerability is only valid if the application has been installed on a non-secure location.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-28209?
- A CWE-428 Windows Unquoted Search Path vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Building Operation Enterprise Server installer V1.9 - V3.1 and Enterprise Central installer V2.0 - V3.1 that could cause any local Windows user who has write permission on at least one of the subfolders of the Connect Agent service binary path, being able to gain the privilege of the user who started the service. By default, the Enterprise Server and Enterprise Central is always installed at a location requiring Administrator privileges so the vulnerability is only valid if the application has been installed on a non-secure location.
- How severe is CVE-2020-28209?
- CVE-2020-28209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-28209 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-28209?
- CVE-2020-28209 affects Schneider-electric Enterprise Server Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-28209?
- 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-2020-28209 published?
- CVE-2020-28209 was published on 2020-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:enterprise_server_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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