CVE-2020-7480

Name: CVE-2020-7480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-23T20:15:12.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7480 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (All versions), which could cause files on the application server filesystem to be viewable when an attacker interferes with an application's processing of XML data.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists in Andover Continuum (All versions), which could cause files on the application server filesystem to be viewable when an attacker interferes with an application's processing of XML data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9680 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 5740 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 5720 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum Bcx4040 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum Bcx9640 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9900 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9940 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9941 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9924 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9702 Firmware	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Andover Continuum 9200 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-070-04/Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-070-04/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7480?

How severe is CVE-2020-7480?

CVE-2020-7480 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7480?

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