CVE-2020-8477: abb 800xa_information_manager Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 22-04-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-8477 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in abb 800xa_information_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.71%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The installations for ABB System 800xA Information Manager versions 5.1, 6.0 to 6.0.3.2 and 6.1 wrongly contain an auxiliary component. An attacker is able to use this for an XSS-like attack to an authenticated local user, which might lead to execution of arbitrary code.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.71% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.71%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
- CWE-489Active Debug CodeThe product is released with debugging code still enabled or active.
Affected systems
Abb2 products
- 800xa_information_manager≥ 6.0.0, ≤ 6.0.3.2 | 5.1 | 6.1
- system 800xa information manager≥ 5, ≤ 5.1 | ≥ 6.0, ≤ 6.0.3.2 | ≥ 6.1, < 6.1*
1 vendor · 2 products