How severe is CVE-2020-7479?

CVE-2020-7479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7479?

CVE-2020-7479 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7479?

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-2020-7479 published?

CVE-2020-7479 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7479

CVE-2020-7479 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System
Published: 2020-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in IGSS (Versions 14 and prior using the service: IGSSupdate), which could allow a local user to execute processes that otherwise require escalation privileges when sending local network commands to the IGSS Update Service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7479?: A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in IGSS (Versions 14 and prior using the service: IGSSupdate), which could allow a local user to execute processes that otherwise require escalation privileges when sending local network commands to the IGSS Update Service.
How severe is CVE-2020-7479?: CVE-2020-7479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7479?: CVE-2020-7479 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7479?: 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-2020-7479 published?: CVE-2020-7479 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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