CVE-2020-16235 Emerson OpenEnterprise - Inadequate Encryption Strength

Low 3.8 Published 19 May 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Weak encryption in Emerson OpenEnterprise allows attackers to obtain credentials for accessing field devices and external systems.

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-2020-16235?

CVE-2020-16235 is a low-severity vulnerability in Emerson Open Enterprise, published on 19 May 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16235?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emerson Openenterprise Scada Server.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16235?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16235 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-16235 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16235 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ppp5-ggm8-7mmf.