Code Execution Vulnerability in PLC Simulator on EcoStruxure Control Expert by Schneider Electric
CVE-2020-28213

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Schneider Electric
Status
Plc Simulator On Ecostruxureª Control Expert (now Unity Pro) (all Versions)
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 November 2020

Summary

A vulnerability in the PLC Simulator of EcoStruxure Control Expert allows for unauthorized command execution when specially crafted requests are sent over the Modbus protocol. This flaw arises from a lack of integrity checks during code downloads, potentially enabling attackers to manipulate the operational logic of the device.

Affected Version(s)

PLC Simulator on EcoStruxureª Control Expert (now Unity Pro) (all ) PLC Simulator on EcoStruxureª Control Expert (now Unity Pro) (all versions)

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-315-07
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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