CVE-2020-25178 Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF5 Runtime Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

High 7.5 Published 18 Mar 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can intercept or manipulate unencrypted ISaGRAF Runtime communications to read, upload, or delete files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-25178?

CVE-2020-25178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime, published on 18 Mar 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

ISaGRAF Workbench communicates with Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x using TCP/IP. This communication protocol provides various file system operations, as well as the uploading of applications. Data is transferred over this protocol unencrypted, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload, read, and delete files.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25178?

It affects 17 products.

Products include Rockwellautomation Aadvance Controller, Rockwellautomation Isagraf Free Runtime, Rockwellautomation Isagraf Runtime, Rockwellautomation Micro810 Firmware, Rockwellautomation Micro820 Firmware, Rockwellautomation Micro830 Firmware and 11 more.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25178?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-25178 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25178 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9x5p-r7c6-hf92.