CVE-2020-7581

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Opcenter Execution Discrete (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Execution Foundation (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Execution Process (All versions < V3.2), Opcenter Intelligence (All versions < V3.3), Opcenter Quality (All versions < V11.3), Opcenter RD&L (V8.0), SIMATIC Notifier Server for Windows (All versions), SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V3.0 SP1), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V15 (All versions < V15.1 Update 5), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V16 (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMOCODE ES V15.1 (All versions < V15.1 Update 4), SIMOCODE ES V16 (All versions < V16 Update 1), Soft Starter ES V15.1 (All versions < V15.1 Update 3), Soft Starter ES V16 (All versions < V16 Update 1). A component within the affected application calls a helper binary with SYSTEM privileges during startup while the call path is not quoted. This could allow a local attacker with administrative privileges to execute code with SYSTEM level privileges.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Opcenter Execution Discrete
Affected: Siemens Opcenter Execution Foundation
Affected: Siemens Opcenter Execution Process
Affected: Siemens Opcenter Intelligence
Affected: Siemens Opcenter Quality
Affected: Siemens Opcenter RD&L
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC Notifier Server for Windows
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC PCS neo
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V15
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V16
Affected: Siemens SIMOCODE ES V15.1
Affected: Siemens SIMOCODE ES V16
Affected: Siemens Soft Starter ES V15.1
Affected: Siemens Soft Starter ES V16
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References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-841348.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7581?
CVE-2020-7581 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7581?
To fix CVE-2020-7581, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-7581 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7581 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-2020-7581?
CVE-2020-7581 affects Siemens Opcenter Execution Discrete, Siemens Opcenter Execution Foundation, Siemens Opcenter Execution Process, Siemens Opcenter Intelligence, Siemens Opcenter Quality, Siemens Opcenter RD&L, Siemens SIMATIC Notifier Server for Windows, Siemens SIMATIC PCS neo, Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V15, Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V16, Siemens SIMOCODE ES V15.1, Siemens SIMOCODE ES V16, Siemens Soft Starter ES V15.1, Siemens Soft Starter ES V16.
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