CVE-2020-16227

Name: CVE-2020-16227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-07T00:15:11.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. An improper input validation may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file not validated when the data is entered by a user. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. An improper input validation may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file not validated when the data is entered by a user. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability 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

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Deltaww	Tpeditor	<= 1.97

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-965/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-965/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16227?

How severe is CVE-2020-16227?

CVE-2020-16227 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16227?

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Source: NVD / NIST