HIGH
CVE-2020-12010
CWE-23Published: May 8, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Advantech WebAccess Node, Version 8.4.4 and prior, Version 9.0.0. Multiple relative path traversal vulnerabilities exist that may allow an authenticated user to use a specially crafted file to delete files outside the application’s control.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-12010 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
advantech1 product(s)
webaccess
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-128-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-128-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-12010
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-23
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 8, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-23)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-12010 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.