CVE-2020-28392 Misconfiguration in SIMARIS configuration
Incorrect folder permissions during installation allow attackers to gain persistence or escalate privileges on Siemens SIMARIS configuration systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-28392?
CVE-2020-28392 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens SIMARIS configuration, published on 9 Feb 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMARIS configuration (All versions < V4.0.1). During installation to default target folder, incorrect permissions are configured for the application folder and subfolders which could allow an attacker to gain persistence or potentially escalate privileges should a user with elevated credentials log onto the machine.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28392?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Simaris Configuration.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28392?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28392 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-28392 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28392 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j599-c89v-j989.