CVE-2020-13535 Privilege escalation in Kepware
Attackers can overwrite service configuration to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges in Kepware LinkMaster.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-13535?
CVE-2020-13535 is a critical vulnerability in Kepware, published on 18 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Kepware LinkMaster 3.0.94.0. In its default configuration, an attacker can globally overwrite service configuration to execute arbitrary code with NT SYSTEM privileges.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13535?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kepware Linkmaster.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13535?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13535 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-13535 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13535 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mh9j-g4g3-6xcv.