7.8
CWE
787 123
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-16225: Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor TPE File Parsing Write-what-where Condition Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Aug 06 2020(Updated: )

Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. A write-what-where condition may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor<=1.97
Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor
Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-16225?

    The severity of CVE-2020-16225 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How does CVE-2020-16225 impact Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor?

    CVE-2020-16225 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2020-16225?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2020-16225. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which version of Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor is affected by CVE-2020-16225?

    Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor version 1.97 and below are affected by CVE-2020-16225.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16225?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-16225 on the following websites: 1. [US-CERT Advisory](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-04) 2. [Zero Day Initiative Advisory](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-964/)

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203