Is CVE-2020-7497 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7497 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7497 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-7497 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7497?

CVE-2020-7497 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-7497

CWE-22Published: June 16, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert 3.1 Service Pack 1 and prior (formerly known as Vijeo XD)which could cause arbitrary application execution when the computer starts.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7497 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.