CVE-2020-16240

Name: CVE-2020-16240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-23T14:15:12.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16240 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. GE Digital APM Classic, Versions 4.4 and prior. An insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability allows user account data to be downloaded in JavaScript object notation (JSON) format by users who should not have access to such functionality. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GE Digital APM Classic, Versions 4.4 and prior. An insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability allows user account data to be downloaded in JavaScript object notation (JSON) format by users who should not have access to such functionality. An attacker can download sensitive data related to user accounts without having the proper privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Asset Performance Management Classic	<= 4.4

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-266-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-266-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16240?

How severe is CVE-2020-16240?

CVE-2020-16240 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16240?

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