CVE-2020-12500

Name: CVE-2020-12500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-15T19:15:11.44+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12500 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Authorization vulnerability of Pepperl+Fuchs P+F Comtrol RocketLinx ES7510-XT, ES8509-XT, ES8510-XT, ES9528-XTv2, ES7506, ES7510, ES7528, ES8508, ES8508F, ES8510, ES8510-XTE, ES9528/ES9528-XT (all versions) allows unauthenticated device administration.. EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability of Pepperl+Fuchs P+F Comtrol RocketLinx ES7510-XT, ES8509-XT, ES8510-XT, ES9528-XTv2, ES7506, ES7510, ES7528, ES8508, ES8508F, ES8510, ES8510-XTE, ES9528/ES9528-XT (all versions) allows unauthenticated device administration.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es7510-Xt Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es8509-Xt Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es8510-Xt Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es9528-Xtv2 Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es7506 Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es7510 Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es7528 Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es8508 Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es8508f Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es8510 Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es8510-Xte Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es9528 Firmware	All versions
Pepperl-Fuchs	Es9528-Xt Firmware	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162903/Korenix-CSRF-Backdoor-Accounts-Command-Injection-Missing-Authentication.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165875/Korenix-Technology-JetWave-CSRF-Command-Injection-Missing-Authentication.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jun/0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2020-040Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-korenix-technology-westermo-pepperl-fuchs/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162903/Korenix-CSRF-Backdoor-Accounts-Command-Injection-Missing-Authentication.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165875/Korenix-Technology-JetWave-CSRF-Command-Injection-Missing-Authentication.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jun/0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2020-040Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-korenix-technology-westermo-pepperl-fuchs/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12500?

How severe is CVE-2020-12500?

CVE-2020-12500 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12500?

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