CVE-2020-10632 ICSA-20-140-02 Emerson OpenEnterprise

High 8.8 Published 24 Feb 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Inadequate folder permissions in Emerson OpenEnterprise allow attackers to modify configuration files, potentially causing system failure or unpredictable behavior.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-10632?

CVE-2020-10632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emerson OpenEnterprise SCADA Software, published on 24 Feb 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Inadequate folder security permissions in Emerson OpenEnterprise versions through 3.3.4 may allow modification of important configuration files, which could cause the system to fail or behave in an unpredictable manner.

Weakness: CWE-282

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10632?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10632?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10632 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-10632 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10632 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mgx9-f28j-xh8r.