Medium severity5.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 7, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6656

Description

Eaton's easySoft software v7.xx prior to v7.22 are susceptible to file parsing type confusion remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious entity can execute a malicious code or make the application crash by tricking user upload a malformed .E70 file in the application. The vulnerability arises due to improper validation of user data supplied through E70 file which is causing Type Confusion.

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Affected products

Eaton/EasySoft3 versions
cpe:2.3:a:eaton:easysoft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:eaton:easysoft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=7.00,<7.20
- (no CPE)range: <7.22
- (no CPE)range: v7.xx prior to v7.22

Patches

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References

us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-007-03nvdThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/easySoft-eaton-vulnerability-advisory.pdfnvdVendor Advisory
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1441/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1442/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1444/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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