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CVE-2020-28392

7.8 · HIGH

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMARIS configuration (All versions < V4.0.1).

Published Feb 9, 2021CWE-276EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2020-28392 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMARIS configuration (All versions < V4.0.1). During installation to default target folder, incorrect permissions are configured for the application folder and subfolders which could allow an attacker to gain persistence or potentially escalate privileges should a user with elevated credentials log onto the machine.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-794542.pdfRefcert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-794542.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28392?

CVE-2020-28392 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-28392?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-28392?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-28392?

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