CVE-2020-28209

Name: CVE-2020-28209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-19T22:15:13.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28209 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-428 Windows Unquoted Search Path vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Building Operation Enterprise Server installer V1.9 - V3.1 and Enterprise Central installer V2.0 - V3.1 that could cause any local Windows user who has write permission on at least one of the subfolders of the Connect Agent service binary path, being able to gain the privilege of the user who started the service. By default, the Enterprise Server and Enterprise Central is always installed at a location requiring Administrator privileges so the vulnerability is only valid if the application has been installed on a non-secure location.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-428 Windows Unquoted Search Path vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Building Operation Enterprise Server installer V1.9 - V3.1 and Enterprise Central installer V2.0 - V3.1 that could cause any local Windows user who has write permission on at least one of the subfolders of the Connect Agent service binary path, being able to gain the privilege of the user who started the service. By default, the Enterprise Server and Enterprise Central is always installed at a location requiring Administrator privileges so the vulnerability is only valid if the application has been installed on a non-secure location.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Enterprise Server Installer	>= 1.9, <= 3.1

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-315-04/Patch, Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-315-04/Patch, Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28209?

How severe is CVE-2020-28209?

CVE-2020-28209 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28209?

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