CVE-2020-5538 Privilege escalation in PALLET CONTROL
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on computers running PALLET CONTROL, requiring an upgrade to secure versions.
- 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-2020-5538?
CVE-2020-5538 is a high-severity vulnerability in JAL Information Technology Co., Ltd. PALLET CONTROL, published on 11 May 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-5538?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jalinfotec Pallet Control.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5538?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-5538 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-5538 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-5538 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rfwm-pmjm-jff2.