CVE-2020-25238

A vulnerability has been identified in PCS neo (Administration Console) (All versions < V3.1), TIA Portal (V15, V15.1 and V16). Manipulating certain files in specific folders could allow a local attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with a valid account and limited access rights on the system.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 7.2 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

7.2^/10

CVSS v2.0 : HIGH

Vector : AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 10.0

Access Vector LOCAL

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact COMPLETE

Integrity Impact COMPLETE

Availability Impact COMPLETE

References

Link	Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-428051.pdf	Vendor Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044	Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05	Third Party Advisory US Government Resource VDB Entry

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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:16:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15.1:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_process_control_system_neo::::::::

Information

Published : 2021-02-09 09:15

Updated : 2022-10-21 11:21

NVD link : CVE-2020-25238

Mitre link : CVE-2020-25238

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

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Products Affected

siemens

totally_integrated_automation_portal
simatic_process_control_system_neo

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