CVE-2020-16199

Name: CVE-2020-16199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-04T19:15:12.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 10.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16199 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft ScreenEditor, Versions 1.01.23 and prior. Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities may be exploited by processing specially crafted project files, which may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.. EPSS estimates a 10.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Delta Industrial Automation CNCSoft ScreenEditor, Versions 1.01.23 and prior. Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities may be exploited by processing specially crafted project files, which may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.22%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Deltaww	Cncsoft Screeneditor	<= 1.01.23

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-217-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-939/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-940/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-943/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-217-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-939/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-940/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-943/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16199?

How severe is CVE-2020-16199?

CVE-2020-16199 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16199?

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