CVE-2020-7529

CVE-2020-7529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Scadapack 7x Remote Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

A CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Transversal') vulnerability exists in SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect (V3.6.3.574 and prior) which allows an attacker to place content in any unprotected folder on the target system using a crafted .RCZ file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7529?
A CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Transversal') vulnerability exists in SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect (V3.6.3.574 and prior) which allows an attacker to place content in any unprotected folder on the target system using a crafted .RCZ file.
How severe is CVE-2020-7529?
CVE-2020-7529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7529 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7529?
CVE-2020-7529 affects Schneider-electric Scadapack 7x Remote Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7529?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7529 published?
CVE-2020-7529 was published on 2020-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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