Is CVE-2020-7489 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7489 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7489 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-7489 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7489?

CVE-2020-7489 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-7489

CWE-74Published: April 22, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability exists on EcoStruxure Machine Expert – Basic or SoMachine Basic programming software (versions in security notification). The result of this vulnerability, DLL substitution, could allow the transference of malicious code to the controller.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7489 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.