How severe is CVE-2020-7480?

CVE-2020-7480 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-2020-7480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7480?

CVE-2020-7480 primarily affects Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7480?

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-2020-7480 published?

CVE-2020-7480 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7480

CVE-2020-7480 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware
Published: 2020-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (All versions), which could cause files on the application server filesystem to be viewable when an attacker interferes with an application's processing of XML data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7480?: A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (All versions), which could cause files on the application server filesystem to be viewable when an attacker interferes with an application's processing of XML data.
How severe is CVE-2020-7480?: CVE-2020-7480 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-2020-7480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7480?: CVE-2020-7480 primarily affects Schneider-electric Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7480?: 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-2020-7480 published?: CVE-2020-7480 was published on 2020-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-070-04/

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9680_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_5740_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_5720_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_bcx4040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_bcx9640_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9940_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9941_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9924_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9702_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:andover_continuum_9200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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