Is CVE-2020-10620 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-10620 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-10620 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-10620 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-10620?

CVE-2020-10620 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-10620

CWE-285Published: May 14, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Opto 22 SoftPAC Project Version 9.6 and prior. SoftPAC communication does not include any credentials. This allows an attacker with network access to directly communicate with SoftPAC, including, for example, stopping the service remotely.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-10620 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.