CVE-2020-7527
CVE-2020-7527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Somove 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-276.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-276
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Somove
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect Default Permission vulnerability exists in SoMove (V2.8.1) and prior which could cause elevation of privilege and provide full access control to local system users to SoMove component and services when a SoMove installer script is launched.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7527?
- Incorrect Default Permission vulnerability exists in SoMove (V2.8.1) and prior which could cause elevation of privilege and provide full access control to local system users to SoMove component and services when a SoMove installer script is launched.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7527?
- CVE-2020-7527 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-2020-7527 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7527?
- CVE-2020-7527 affects Schneider-electric Somove. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7527?
- 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-2020-7527 published?
- CVE-2020-7527 was published on 2020-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:somove:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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