Is CVE-2020-24682 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-24682 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-24682 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-24682 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24682?

CVE-2020-24682 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-24682

CWE-428Published: February 2, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-24682 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 7.8.