How severe is CVE-2020-7575?

CVE-2020-7575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7575?

CVE-2020-7575 primarily affects Siemens Climatix Pol908 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7575?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-7575 published?

CVE-2020-7575 was published on 2020-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7575

CVE-2020-7575 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Climatix Pol908 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Siemens Climatix Pol908 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Climatix POL908 (BACnet/IP module) (All versions), Climatix POL909 (AWM module) (All versions < V11.32). A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web server access log page of the affected devices that could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code via specially crafted GET requests. The code could be potentially executed later by another (privileged) user. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected system. Successful exploitation requires no system privileges. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of other users' web sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7575?: A vulnerability has been identified in Climatix POL908 (BACnet/IP module) (All versions), Climatix POL909 (AWM module) (All versions < V11.32). A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web server access log page of the affected devices that could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code via specially crafted GET requests. The code could be potentially executed later by another (privileged) user. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected system. Successful exploitation requires no system privileges. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of other users' web sessions.
How severe is CVE-2020-7575?: CVE-2020-7575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7575?: CVE-2020-7575 primarily affects Siemens Climatix Pol908 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7575 published?: CVE-2020-7575 was published on 2020-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-886514.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:climatix_pol908_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:climatix_pol909_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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