How severe is CVE-2020-7496?

CVE-2020-7496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7496?

CVE-2020-7496 primarily affects Se Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7496?

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-2020-7496 published?

CVE-2020-7496 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7496

CVE-2020-7496 is a high-severity vulnerability in Se Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Se Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert
Published: 2020-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-88: Argument Injection or Modification vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert 3.1 Service Pack 1 and prior (formerly known as Vijeo XD)which could cause unauthorized write access when opening the project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7496?: A CWE-88: Argument Injection or Modification vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert 3.1 Service Pack 1 and prior (formerly known as Vijeo XD)which could cause unauthorized write access when opening the project file.
How severe is CVE-2020-7496?: CVE-2020-7496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7496?: CVE-2020-7496 primarily affects Se Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7496?: 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-2020-7496 published?: CVE-2020-7496 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-133-04

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:se:ecostruxure_operator_terminal_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:se:ecostruxure_operator_terminal_expert:3.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:se:ecostruxure_operator_terminal_expert:3.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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