How severe is CVE-2020-8768?

CVE-2020-8768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-8768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-8768?

CVE-2020-8768 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Ilc 2050 Bi 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-2020-8768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-8768 published?

CVE-2020-8768 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-8768

CVE-2020-8768 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Ilc 2050 Bi Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.4)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Ilc 2050 Bi Firmware
Published: 2020-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Phoenix Contact Emalytics Controller ILC 2050 BI before 1.2.3 and BI-L before 1.2.3 devices. There is an insecure mechanism for read and write access to the configuration of the device. The mechanism can be discovered by examining a link on the website of the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8768?: An issue was discovered on Phoenix Contact Emalytics Controller ILC 2050 BI before 1.2.3 and BI-L before 1.2.3 devices. There is an insecure mechanism for read and write access to the configuration of the device. The mechanism can be discovered by examining a link on the website of the device.
How severe is CVE-2020-8768?: CVE-2020-8768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-8768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-8768?: CVE-2020-8768 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Ilc 2050 Bi 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-2020-8768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-8768 published?: CVE-2020-8768 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:ilc_2050_bi_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:ilc_2050_bi-l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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