How severe is CVE-2020-6653?

CVE-2020-6653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6653?

CVE-2020-6653 affects Eaton Secureconnect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6653?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-6653 published?

CVE-2020-6653 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6653

CVE-2020-6653 is a low-severity vulnerability in Eaton Secureconnect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Eaton Secureconnect
Published: 2020-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Eaton's Secure connect mobile app v1.7.3 & prior stores the user login credentials in logcat file when user create or register the account on the Mobile app. A malicious app or unauthorized user can harvest the information and later on can use the information to monitor and control the user's account and associated devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6653?: Eaton's Secure connect mobile app v1.7.3 & prior stores the user login credentials in logcat file when user create or register the account on the Mobile app. A malicious app or unauthorized user can harvest the information and later on can use the information to monitor and control the user's account and associated devices.
How severe is CVE-2020-6653?: CVE-2020-6653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.8, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6653?: CVE-2020-6653 affects Eaton Secureconnect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6653?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-6653 published?: CVE-2020-6653 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/Eaton-vulnerability-advisory-secure-connect-mobile-app.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eaton:secureconnect:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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