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CVE-2020-8487

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2020-8487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient protection of the inter-process communication functions in ABB System 800xA Base (all published versions) enables an attacker authenticated on the local system to inject data, affect node redundancy handling.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient protection of the inter-process communication functions in ABB System 800xA Base (all published versions) enables an attacker authenticated on the local system to inject data, affect node redundancy handling.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Abb800xa Base SystemAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8487?
Insufficient protection of the inter-process communication functions in ABB System 800xA Base (all published versions) enables an attacker authenticated on the local system to inject data, affect node redundancy handling.
How severe is CVE-2020-8487?
CVE-2020-8487 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8487?
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