How severe is CVE-2020-6978?

CVE-2020-6978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-6978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-6978?

CVE-2020-6978 affects Honeywell Win-pak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6978?

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.

When was CVE-2020-6978 published?

CVE-2020-6978 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-6978

CVE-2020-6978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Win-pak with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-477.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-477
Affected product: Honeywell Win-pak
Published: 2020-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Honeywell WIN-PAK 4.7.2, Web and prior versions, the affected product is vulnerable due to the usage of old jQuery libraries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6978?: In Honeywell WIN-PAK 4.7.2, Web and prior versions, the affected product is vulnerable due to the usage of old jQuery libraries.
How severe is CVE-2020-6978?: CVE-2020-6978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-6978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6978?: CVE-2020-6978 affects Honeywell Win-pak. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6978?: 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.
When was CVE-2020-6978 published?: CVE-2020-6978 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-05

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:win-pak:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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