CVE-2020-6655
CVE-2020-6655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton Easysoft with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Eaton Easysoft
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to Out-of-bounds remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user to upload the malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation and parsing of the E70 file content by the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6655?
- The Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to Out-of-bounds remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user to upload the malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation and parsing of the E70 file content by the application.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6655?
- CVE-2020-6655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-6655 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6655?
- CVE-2020-6655 affects Eaton Easysoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6655?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-6655 published?
- CVE-2020-6655 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03
- https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/easySoft-eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdf
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1443/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:easysoft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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