CVE-2020-6655

Name: CVE-2020-6655
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-07T18:15:13.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6655 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to Out-of-bounds remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user to upload the malformed .E70 file in the application. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to Out-of-bounds remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user to upload the malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation and parsing of the E70 file content by the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.65%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eaton	Easysoft	>= 7.00, < 7.22

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/easySoft-eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1443/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/easySoft-eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1443/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6655?

How severe is CVE-2020-6655?

CVE-2020-6655 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6655?

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