CVE-2020-6974
CVE-2020-6974 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Notifier Webserver 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Honeywell Notifier Webserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Honeywell Notifier Web Server (NWS) Version 3.50 is vulnerable to a path traversal attack, which allows an attacker to bypass access to restricted directories. Honeywell has released a firmware update to address the problem.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6974?
- Honeywell Notifier Web Server (NWS) Version 3.50 is vulnerable to a path traversal attack, which allows an attacker to bypass access to restricted directories. Honeywell has released a firmware update to address the problem.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6974?
- CVE-2020-6974 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-2020-6974 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6974?
- CVE-2020-6974 affects Honeywell Notifier Webserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6974?
- 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-2020-6974 published?
- CVE-2020-6974 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:notifier_webserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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