How severe is CVE-2020-7501?

CVE-2020-7501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7501?

CVE-2020-7501 primarily affects Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7501?

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-2020-7501 published?

CVE-2020-7501 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7501

CVE-2020-7501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer
Published: 2020-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in Vijeo Designer Basic (V1.1 HotFix 16 and prior) and Vijeo Designer (V6.2 SP9 and prior) which could cause unauthorized read and write when downloading and uploading project or firmware into Vijeo Designer Basic and Vijeo Designer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7501?: A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in Vijeo Designer Basic (V1.1 HotFix 16 and prior) and Vijeo Designer (V6.2 SP9 and prior) which could cause unauthorized read and write when downloading and uploading project or firmware into Vijeo Designer Basic and Vijeo Designer.
How severe is CVE-2020-7501?: CVE-2020-7501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7501?: CVE-2020-7501 primarily affects Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7501?: 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-2020-7501 published?: CVE-2020-7501 was published on 2020-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-133-02/

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:*:*:*:*:basic:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:1.1:-:*:*:basic:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:1.1:hotfix_15:*:*:basic:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:6.9:-:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:6.9:sp9:*:*:-:*:*:*

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