How severe is CVE-2020-37143?

CVE-2020-37143 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-2020-37143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-37143?

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.

Does CVE-2020-37143 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-37143 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31037.

When was CVE-2020-37143 published?

CVE-2020-37143 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-37143

CVE-2020-37143 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-31037
Weakness: CWE-770
Published: 2026-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ProficySCADA for iOS 5.0.25920 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by manipulating the password input field. Attackers can overwrite the password field with 257 bytes of repeated characters to trigger an application crash and prevent successful authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-37143?: ProficySCADA for iOS 5.0.25920 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the application by manipulating the password input field. Attackers can overwrite the password field with 257 bytes of repeated characters to trigger an application crash and prevent successful authentication.
How severe is CVE-2020-37143?: CVE-2020-37143 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-2020-37143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37143?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-37143 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-37143 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-31037.
When was CVE-2020-37143 published?: CVE-2020-37143 was published on 2026-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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