CVE-2020-7579

Name: CVE-2020-7579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-10T20:15:22.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7579 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power™ 5 (All versions < v5.50 HF02). The web server could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into accessing a malicious link. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power™ 5 (All versions < v5.50 HF02). The web server could allow Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks if unsuspecting users are tricked into accessing a malicious link. User interaction is required for a successful exploitation. If deployed according to recommended system configuration, Siemens consideres the environmental vector as CR:L/IR:M/AR:H/MAV:A (4.1).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Siemens	Spectrum Power 5	<= 5.50	—
Siemens	Spectrum Power 5	5.50	Hf01

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-938930.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-938930.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7579?

How severe is CVE-2020-7579?

CVE-2020-7579 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7579?

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