CVE-2020-27254

Name: CVE-2020-27254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-21T18:15:15.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27254 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas AnalyzerX-STREAM enhanced XEGP, XEGK, XEFD, XEXF – all revisions, The affected products are vulnerable to improper authentication for accessing log and backup data, which could allow an attacker with a specially crafted URL to obtain access to sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Emerson Rosemount X-STREAM Gas AnalyzerX-STREAM enhanced XEGP, XEGK, XEFD, XEXF – all revisions, The affected products are vulnerable to improper authentication for accessing log and backup data, which could allow an attacker with a specially crafted URL to obtain access to sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emerson	X-Stream Enhanced Xegp Firmware	All versions
Emerson	X-Stream Enhanced Xegk Firmware	All versions
Emerson	X-Stream Enhanced Xefd Firmware	All versions
Emerson	X-Stream Enhanced Xexf Firmware	All versions

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-352-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-352-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27254?

How severe is CVE-2020-27254?

CVE-2020-27254 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27254?

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