CVE-2020-6655: eaton easysoft Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-6655 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in eaton easysoft. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 07-01-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to Out-of-bounds remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user to upload the malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation and parsing of the E70 file content by the application.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA5.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
2.77%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
86%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.11 pp
From 2.65% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
Affected systems
Eaton2 products
- easysoft≥ 7.00, < 7.22
- easysoft softwarev7.xx prior to v7.22
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links
us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource