HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-14502
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-14502

CWE-79Published: February 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web interface of the 1734-AENTR communication module is vulnerable to stored XSS. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could store a malicious script within the web interface that, when executed, could modify some string values on the homepage of the web interface.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14502 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.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

rockwellautomation4 product(s)
1734-aentr point i\/o dual port network adaptor series b firmware1734-aentr point i\/o dual port network adaptor series b1734-aentr point i\/o dual port network adaptor series c firmware1734-aentr point i\/o dual port network adaptor series c
Source: NVD CPE · 5 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)

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-063-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-063-01Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-14502
CVSS Score6.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 24, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-14502 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.