CVE-2020-25191

Name: CVE-2020-25191
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-11T02:15:11.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25191 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect permissions are set by default for an API entry-point of a specific service, allowing a non-authenticated user to trigger a function that could reboot the CompactRIO (Driver versions prior to 20.5) remotely.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect permissions are set by default for an API entry-point of a specific service, allowing a non-authenticated user to trigger a function that could reboot the CompactRIO (Driver versions prior to 20.5) remotely.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ni	Compactrio Firmware	< 20.5

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-338-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-338-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25191?

How severe is CVE-2020-25191?

CVE-2020-25191 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25191?

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