CVE-2020-10636: emerson openenterprise_scada_server Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 24-02-2022Last modified 16-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-10636 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in emerson openenterprise_scada_server. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.28%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-02-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Inadequate encryption may allow the passwords for Emerson OpenEnterprise versions through 3.3.4 user accounts to be obtained.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources2 sources · 6.5–7.5
- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:NDiffers
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.28% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.28%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Emerson2 products
- openenterprise_scada_server≤ 3.3.4
- openenterprise scada software≥ unspecified, ≤ 3.3.4
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-140-02X Refsource CONFIRMMitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource