How severe is CVE-2020-7547?

CVE-2020-7547 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7547 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7547?

CVE-2020-7547 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Energy Expert. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7547?

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-2020-7547 published?

CVE-2020-7547 was published on 2020-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7547

CVE-2020-7547 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Energy Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Energy Expert
Published: 2020-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-284: Improper Access Control vulnerability exists in EcoStruxureª and SmartStruxureª Power Monitoring and SCADA Software (see security notification for version information) that could allow a user the ability to perform actions via the web interface at a higher privilege level.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7547?: A CWE-284: Improper Access Control vulnerability exists in EcoStruxureª and SmartStruxureª Power Monitoring and SCADA Software (see security notification for version information) that could allow a user the ability to perform actions via the web interface at a higher privilege level.
How severe is CVE-2020-7547?: CVE-2020-7547 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7547 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7547?: CVE-2020-7547 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Energy Expert. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7547?: 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-2020-7547 published?: CVE-2020-7547 was published on 2020-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-287-04/

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_energy_expert:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_power_monitoring_expert:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:power_manager:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:power_manager:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:power_manager:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:powerscada_expert_with_advanced_reporting_and_dashboards:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:powerscada_operation_with_advanced_reporting_and_dashboards:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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