How severe is CVE-2020-7478?

CVE-2020-7478 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-2020-7478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7478?

CVE-2020-7478 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7478?

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-2020-7478 published?

CVE-2020-7478 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7478

CVE-2020-7478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System
Published: 2020-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory exists in IGSS (Versions 14 and prior using the service: IGSSupdate), which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the IGSS server PC on an unrestricted or shared network when the IGSS Update Service is enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7478?: A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory exists in IGSS (Versions 14 and prior using the service: IGSSupdate), which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the IGSS server PC on an unrestricted or shared network when the IGSS Update Service is enabled.
How severe is CVE-2020-7478?: CVE-2020-7478 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-2020-7478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7478?: CVE-2020-7478 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7478?: 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-2020-7478 published?: CVE-2020-7478 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:interactive_graphical_scada_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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