CVE-2020-25178

Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF5 Runtime Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Description

ISaGRAF Workbench communicates with Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x using TCP/IP. This communication protocol provides various file system operations, as well as the uploading of applications. Data is transferred over this protocol unencrypted, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload, read, and delete files.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Rockwell Automation recommends users update to ISaGRAF Runtime 5 Version 5.72.00. End users are encouraged to restrict or block access on TCP 1131 and TCP 1132 from outside the industrial control system. Confirm the least-privilege user principle is followed and user/service account access to Runtime's folder location is granted with a minimum amount of rights needed. Rockwell Automation recommends users of affected versions evaluate the mitigations provided and apply the appropriate mitigations to deployed products. Users are encouraged to combine this guidance with the general security guidelines for a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy. To reduce risk, Rockwell Automation recommends users: Employ proper network segmentation and security controls. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices. Locate control systems behind firewalls. Isolate control systems from other networks when possible. Refer to the Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) Design and Implementation Guide for best practices deploying network segmentation and broader defense-in-depth strategies. Consider using proper network infrastructure controls, such as firewalls, UTM devices, VPN, or other security appliances. Ensure the least-privilege user principle is followed, and user/service account access to Runtime’s folder location is granted with a minimum amount of rights, as needed. Please see publications from Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, Xylem, or contact GE for further information about how to mitigate these vulnerabilities in additional affected products.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com Vendor Advisory xylem.com
Affected: Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25178?
CVE-2020-25178 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-25178?
To fix CVE-2020-25178: Rockwell Automation recommends users update to ISaGRAF Runtime 5 Version 5.72.00. End users are encouraged to restrict or block access on TCP 1131 and TCP 1132 from outside the industrial control system. Confirm the least-privilege user principle is followed and user/service account access to Runtime's folder location is granted with a minimum amount of rights needed. Rockwell Automation recommends users of affected versions evaluate the mitigations provided and apply the appropriate mitigations to deployed products. Users are encouraged to combine this guidance with the general security guidelines for a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy. To reduce risk, Rockwell Automation recommends users: Employ proper network segmentation and security controls. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices. Locate control systems behind firewalls. Isolate control systems from other networks when possible. Refer to the Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) Design and Implementation Guide for best practices deploying network segmentation and broader defense-in-depth strategies. Consider using proper network infrastructure controls, such as firewalls, UTM devices, VPN, or other security appliances. Ensure the least-privilege user principle is followed, and user/service account access to Runtime’s folder location is granted with a minimum amount of rights, as needed. Please see publications from Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, Xylem, or contact GE for further information about how to mitigate these vulnerabilities in additional affected products.
Is CVE-2020-25178 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-25178 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-25178?
CVE-2020-25178 affects Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime.
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