How severe is CVE-2020-7514?

CVE-2020-7514 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-2020-7514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7514?

CVE-2020-7514 affects Schneider-electric Easergy Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7514?

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-2020-7514 published?

CVE-2020-7514 was published on 2020-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7514

CVE-2020-7514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Easergy Builder 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Schneider-electric Easergy Builder
Published: 2020-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability exists in Easergy Builder (Version 1.4.7.2 and older) which could allow an attacker access to the authorization credentials for a device and gain full access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7514?: A CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm vulnerability exists in Easergy Builder (Version 1.4.7.2 and older) which could allow an attacker access to the authorization credentials for a device and gain full access.
How severe is CVE-2020-7514?: CVE-2020-7514 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-2020-7514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7514?: CVE-2020-7514 affects Schneider-electric Easergy Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7514?: 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-2020-7514 published?: CVE-2020-7514 was published on 2020-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-161-05

Affected products (1)

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

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