CVE-2020-6650

Name: CVE-2020-6650
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-23T14:15:13.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6650 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. UPS companion software v1.05 & Prior is affected by ‘Eval Injection’ vulnerability. The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before using the input in a dynamic evaluation call e.g.”eval” in “Update Manager” class when software attempts to see if there are updates available. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

UPS companion software v1.05 & Prior is affected by ‘Eval Injection’ vulnerability. The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes code syntax before using the input in a dynamic evaluation call e.g.”eval” in “Update Manager” class when software attempts to see if there are updates available. This results in arbitrary code execution on the machine where software is installed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.10%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eaton	Ups Companion	<= 1.05

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6650?

How severe is CVE-2020-6650?

CVE-2020-6650 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6650?

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Source: NVD / NIST