CVE-2020-7526: apc powerchute Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 31-08-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-7526 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apc powerchute. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 31-08-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in PowerChute Business Edition (software V9.0.x and earlier) which could cause remote code execution when a script is executed during a shutdown event.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.27% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apc1 product
- powerchute< 9.1
1 vendor · 1 product