CVE-2020-12046

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified

CVE-2020-12046 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPAC’s firmware files’ signatures are not verified upon firmware update. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPAC’s firmware files’ signatures are not verified upon firmware update. This allows an attacker to replace legitimate firmware files with malicious files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.46%

36.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Opto22Softpac Project<= 9.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12046?
Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPAC’s firmware files’ signatures are not verified upon firmware update. This allows an attacker to replace legitimate firmware files with malicious files.
How severe is CVE-2020-12046?
CVE-2020-12046 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12046?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST