CVE-2020-10286 Privilege escalation in xArm 5 Lite, xArm 6 and xArm 7
A mismanaged permission implementation allows users in the sudoers group to escalate privileges, exfiltrate sensitive data, and disrupt robot operations.
- 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-2020-10286?
CVE-2020-10286 is a critical vulnerability in uFactory xArm 5 Lite, xArm 6 and xArm 7, published on 15 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
the main user account has restricted privileges but is in the sudoers group and there is not any mechanism in place to prevent sudo su or sudo -i to be run gaining unrestricted access to sensible files, encryption, or issue orders that disrupt robot operation.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10286?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Ufactory Xarm 5 Lite Firmware, Ufactory Xarm 6 Firmware, Ufactory Xarm 7 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10286?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-10286 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-10286 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10286 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in uFactory xArm 5 Lite, xArm 6 and xArm 7
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vm7p-7vqv-5rq2.