CVE-2020-14524

Name: CVE-2020-14524
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-25T14:15:16.123+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14524 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Softing Industrial Automation all versions prior to the latest build of version 4.47.0, The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Softing Industrial Automation all versions prior to the latest build of version 4.47.0, The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

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

2.51%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Softing	Opc	< 4.47.0

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-210-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-210-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14524?

How severe is CVE-2020-14524?

CVE-2020-14524 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14524?

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