CVE-2020-28387

Name: CVE-2020-28387
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-15T17:15:20.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28387 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2020 (All Versions < SE2020MP13), Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP3). When opening a specially crafted SEECTCXML file, the application could disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2020 (All Versions < SE2020MP13), Solid Edge SE2021 (All Versions < SE2021MP3). When opening a specially crafted SEECTCXML file, the application could disclose arbitrary files to remote attackers. This is because of the passing of specially crafted content to the underlying XML parser without taking proper restrictions such as prohibiting an external dtd. (ZDI-CAN-11923)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Solid Edge	< se2021
Siemens	Solid Edge	se2021

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-715184.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-715184.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28387?

How severe is CVE-2020-28387?

CVE-2020-28387 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28387?

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Source: NVD / NIST