Local Code Execution Vulnerability in Siemens Products
CVE-2020-7581

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Opcenter Execution Discrete
Opcenter Execution Foundation
Opcenter Execution Process
Opcenter Intelligence
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-7581?

A local code execution vulnerability exists in several Siemens products due to a component calling a helper binary with SYSTEM privileges during startup. The call path is not quoted, which may permit an attacker with administrative access to exploit this flaw, potentially allowing for unauthorized execution of code at SYSTEM level. This could lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access and system manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

Opcenter Execution Discrete All versions < V3.2

Opcenter Execution Foundation All versions < V3.2

Opcenter Execution Process All versions < V3.2

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-84134...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-7581 : Local Code Execution Vulnerability in Siemens Products