Is CVE-2020-10616 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-10616 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-10616 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-10616 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10616?

CVE-2020-10616 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-10616

CWE-427Published: May 14, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPAC does not specify the path of multiple imported .dll files. Therefore, an attacker can replace them and execute code whenever the service starts.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10616 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.