How severe is CVE-2020-7535?

CVE-2020-7535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7535?

CVE-2020-7535 primarily affects Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000 Firmware. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7535?

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-2020-7535 published?

CVE-2020-7535 was published on 2020-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7535

CVE-2020-7535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000 Firmware
Published: 2020-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal' Vulnerability Type) vulnerability exists in the Web Server on Modicon M340, Legacy Offers Modicon Quantum and Modicon Premium and associated Communication Modules (see security notification for affected versions), that could cause disclosure of information when sending a specially crafted request to the controller over HTTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7535?: A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal' Vulnerability Type) vulnerability exists in the Web Server on Modicon M340, Legacy Offers Modicon Quantum and Modicon Premium and associated Communication Modules (see security notification for affected versions), that could cause disclosure of information when sending a specially crafted request to the controller over HTTP.
How severe is CVE-2020-7535?: CVE-2020-7535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7535?: CVE-2020-7535 primarily affects Schneider-electric Modicon M340 Bmxp341000 Firmware. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7535?: 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-2020-7535 published?: CVE-2020-7535 was published on 2020-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-343-05/

Affected products (21)

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cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340_bmxp342000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340_bmxp3420102_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340_bmxp3420102cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340_bmxp342020_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340_bmxp3420302_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340_bmxp3420302cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:bmxnoe0100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:bmxnoe0110_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:140noe77101_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:140noe77111_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:140cpu65150_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:140cpu65160_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:140noc78000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:140noc78100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:140noc77101_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxp574634_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxp575634_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxp576634_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxety4103_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxety5103_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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