CVE-2020-25163: A remote attacker with write access to PI ProcessBook files could inject code that is imported into OSIsoft PI

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-25163?

pi vision: upgrade to 2020. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-25163 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25163 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-25163 affect?

CVE-2020-25163 affects pi vision. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). A remote attacker with write access to PI ProcessBook files could inject code that is imported into OSIsoft PI Vision 2020 versions prior to 3.5.0. Unauthorized information disclosure, modification, or deletion is also possible if a victim

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HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2020-25163 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting pi vision. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A remote attacker with write access to PI ProcessBook files could inject code that is imported into OSIsoft PI Vision 2020 versions prior to 3.5.0. Unauthorized information disclosure, modification, or deletion is also possible if a victim views or interacts with the infected display. This vulnerability affects PI System data and other data accessible with victim’s user permissions.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: osisoft

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-18 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

osisoft pi vision UPGRADE

Affected: < 2020

Fixed in: 2020

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pi-vision || rpm -q pi-vision || pi-vision --version

2. UPGRADE to 2020 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pi-vision

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pi-vision

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-25163?

pi vision: upgrade to 2020. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-25163 being exploited?

CVE-2020-25163 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-25163 affect?

CVE-2020-25163 affects pi vision. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). A remote attacker with write access to PI ProcessBook files could inject code that is imported into OSIsoft PI Vision 2020 versions prior to 3.5.0. Unauthorized information disclosure, modification, or deletion is also possible if a victim

How urgent is CVE-2020-25163?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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