CVE-2020-6653

What it is

Eaton's Secure connect mobile app v1.7.3 & prior stores the user login credentials in logcat file when user create or register the account on the Mobile app. A malicious app or unauthorized user can harvest the information and later on can use the information to monitor and control the user's account and associated devices.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited with physical access with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-08-12 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:23 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 3.8 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-08-12 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:23 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-200 · Information exposure

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Eaton Secureconnect ≤ 1.7.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.8

Attack vector

Physical

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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