CVE-2020-28213

Name: CVE-2020-28213
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-19T22:15:13.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28213 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability exists in PLC Simulator on EcoStruxureª Control Expert (now Unity Pro) (all versions) that could cause unauthorized command execution when sending specially crafted requests over Modbus.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability exists in PLC Simulator on EcoStruxureª Control Expert (now Unity Pro) (all versions) that could cause unauthorized command execution when sending specially crafted requests over Modbus.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-494

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Ecostruxure Control Expert	All versions

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-315-07Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-315-07Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28213?

How severe is CVE-2020-28213?

CVE-2020-28213 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28213?

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