How severe is CVE-2020-7532?

CVE-2020-7532 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-2020-7532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7532?

CVE-2020-7532 affects Schneider-electric Scadapack X70 Security Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7532?

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-2020-7532 published?

CVE-2020-7532 was published on 2020-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7532

CVE-2020-7532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Scadapack X70 Security Administrator 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Schneider-electric Scadapack X70 Security Administrator
Published: 2020-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability exists in SCADAPack x70 Security Administrator (V1.2.0 and prior) which could allow arbitrary code execution when an attacker builds a custom .SDB file containing a malicious serialized buffer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7532?: A CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability exists in SCADAPack x70 Security Administrator (V1.2.0 and prior) which could allow arbitrary code execution when an attacker builds a custom .SDB file containing a malicious serialized buffer.
How severe is CVE-2020-7532?: CVE-2020-7532 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-2020-7532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7532?: CVE-2020-7532 affects Schneider-electric Scadapack X70 Security Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7532?: 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-2020-7532 published?: CVE-2020-7532 was published on 2020-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-252-01/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:scadapack_x70_security_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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