CVE-2020-13550

Name: CVE-2020-13550
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-17T19:15:12.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 3.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13550 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in the installation functionality of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1. A specially crafted application can lead to information disclosure. EPSS estimates a 3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A local file inclusion vulnerability exists in the installation functionality of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1. A specially crafted application can lead to information disclosure. An attacker can send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.49%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess\/Scada	9.0.1

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1168Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1168Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13550?

How severe is CVE-2020-13550?

CVE-2020-13550 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13550?

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