CVE-2020-10265 RVD#1443: UR dashboard server enables unauthenticated remote control of core robot functions

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can control core robot functions like starting programs or shutting down the system via the exposed DashBoard server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-10265?

CVE-2020-10265 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Universal Robots Robot Controllers CB 2, CB3, e-series, published on 6 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Universal Robots Robot Controllers Version CB2 SW Version 1.4 upwards, CB3 SW Version 3.0 and upwards, e-series SW Version 5.0 and upwards expose a service called DashBoard server at port 29999 that allows for control over core robot functions like starting/stopping programs, shutdown, reset safety and more. The DashBoard server is not protected by any kind of authentication or authorization.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10265?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Universal-Robots Ur Software.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10265?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-10265 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10265 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-295c-7mqg-g3v8.

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