CVE-2020-16235

Emerson OpenEnterprise - Inadequate Encryption Strength

Description

Inadequate encryption may allow the credentials used by Emerson OpenEnterprise, up through version 3.3.5, to access field devices and external systems to be obtained.

Category

3.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Emerson Open Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-238-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16235?
CVE-2020-16235 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16235?
To fix CVE-2020-16235, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-16235 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16235 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-16235?
CVE-2020-16235 affects Emerson Open Enterprise.
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