CVE-2020-7592

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 1st Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions), SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 2nd Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions), SIMATIC HMI KTP700F Mobile Arctic (All versions), SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels 2nd Generation (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions). Unencrypted communication between the configuration software and the respective device could allow an attacker to capture potential plain text communication and have access to sensitive information.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 1st Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants)
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 2nd Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants)
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants)
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI KTP700F Mobile Arctic
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels 2nd Generation
Affected: Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced
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References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-364335.pdf vendor advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-196-04 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7592?
CVE-2020-7592 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7592?
To fix CVE-2020-7592, 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-2020-7592 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7592 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-2020-7592?
CVE-2020-7592 affects Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 1st Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants), Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 2nd Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants), Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants), Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI KTP700F Mobile Arctic, Siemens AG SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels 2nd Generation, Siemens AG SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced.
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