How severe is CVE-2020-6970?

CVE-2020-6970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-6970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6970?

CVE-2020-6970 primarily affects Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-6970 published?

CVE-2020-6970 was published on 2020-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6970

CVE-2020-6970 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server
Published: 2020-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Heap-based Buffer Overflow was found in Emerson OpenEnterprise SCADA Server 2.83 (if Modbus or ROC Interfaces have been installed and are in use) and all versions of OpenEnterprise 3.1 through 3.3.3, where a specially crafted script could execute code on the OpenEnterprise Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6970?: A Heap-based Buffer Overflow was found in Emerson OpenEnterprise SCADA Server 2.83 (if Modbus or ROC Interfaces have been installed and are in use) and all versions of OpenEnterprise 3.1 through 3.3.3, where a specially crafted script could execute code on the OpenEnterprise Server.
How severe is CVE-2020-6970?: CVE-2020-6970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6970?: CVE-2020-6970 primarily affects Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-6970 published?: CVE-2020-6970 was published on 2020-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-049-02

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openenterprise_scada_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openenterprise_scada_server:2.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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