CVE-2020-7474 Code injection in ProSoft Configurator v1.002 and prior, for the PMEPXM0100 (H) module

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute malicious code via DLL hijacking when users open project files in ProSoft Configurator for specific modules.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-7474?

CVE-2020-7474 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in ProSoft Configurator v1.002 and prior, for the PMEPXM0100 (H) module, published on 23 Mar 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability exists in ProSoft Configurator (v1.002 and prior), for the PMEPXM0100 (H) module, which could cause the execution of untrusted code when using double click to open a project file which may trigger execution of a malicious DLL.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7474?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Pmepxm0100 Prosoft Configurator.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7474?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7474 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-7474 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7474 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3xwr-4jwq-c855.

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