CVE-2020-12504 Pepperl+Fuchs improper authorization affects multiple Comtrol RocketLinx products

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can access the active TFTP service on Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol RocketLinx switches without authentication, allowing unauthorized file transfer.

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-2020-12504?

CVE-2020-12504 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Korenix JetNet, published on 15 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper Authorization vulnerability of Pepperl+Fuchs P+F Comtrol RocketLinx ES7510-XT, ES8509-XT, ES8510-XT, ES9528-XTv2, ES7506, ES7510, ES7528, ES8508, ES8508F, ES8510, ES8510-XTE, ES9528/ES9528-XT (all versions) and ICRL-M-8RJ45/4SFP-G-DIN, ICRL-M-16RJ45/4CP-G-DIN FW 1.2.3 and below has an active TFTP-Service.

Weakness: CWE-912

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12504?

It affects 29 products.

Products include Korenix Jetwave 2212g Firmware, Korenix Jetwave 2212s Firmware, Korenix Jetwave 2212x Firmware, Korenix Jetwave 2311 Firmware, Korenix Jetwave 3220 Firmware, Korenix Jetwave 3420 Firmware and 23 more.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12504?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12504 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-2020-12504 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12504 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-66c6-xh5v-573q.

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