How severe is CVE-2020-7001?

CVE-2020-7001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7001 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7001?

CVE-2020-7001 primarily affects Moxa Eds-g516e Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7001?

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-2020-7001 published?

CVE-2020-7001 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7001

CVE-2020-7001 is a high-severity vulnerability in Moxa Eds-g516e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Moxa Eds-g516e Firmware
Published: 2020-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, the affected products use a weak cryptographic algorithm, which may allow confidential information to be disclosed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7001?: In Moxa EDS-G516E Series firmware, Version 5.2 or lower, the affected products use a weak cryptographic algorithm, which may allow confidential information to be disclosed.
How severe is CVE-2020-7001?: CVE-2020-7001 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7001 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7001?: CVE-2020-7001 primarily affects Moxa Eds-g516e Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7001?: 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-2020-7001 published?: CVE-2020-7001 was published on 2020-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-056-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-g516e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:eds-510e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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