CVE-2020-16213

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.99%

Last modified

CVE-2020-16213 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. Processing specially crafted project files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause the system to write outside the intended buffer area, which may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.. EPSS estimates a 2.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. Processing specially crafted project files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause the system to write outside the intended buffer area, which may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.

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
2.99%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdvantechWebaccess\/Hmi Designer<= 2.1.9.31

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16213?
Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. Processing specially crafted project files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause the system to write outside the intended buffer area, which may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.
How severe is CVE-2020-16213?
CVE-2020-16213 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16213?
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