CVE-2020-7574 Cross-site scripting in Climatix POL908 (BACnet/IP module)
Persistent XSS in Siemens Climatix web interface allows attackers to inject JavaScript, compromising user session confidentiality and integrity.
- 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-2020-7574?
CVE-2020-7574 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Siemens Climatix POL908 (BACnet/IP module), published on 14 Apr 2020. 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
A vulnerability has been identified in Climatix POL908 (BACnet/IP module) (All versions), Climatix POL909 (AWM module) (All versions < V11.32). A persistent cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the "Server Config" web interface of the affected devices that could allow an attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code. The code could be potentially executed later by another (possibly privileged) user. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with network access to the affected system. Successful exploitation requires no system privileges. An attacker could use the vulnerability to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of other users' web session.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7574?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Siemens Climatix Pol908 Firmware, Siemens Climatix Pol909 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7574?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7574 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2020-7574 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7574 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens Climatix POL908 (BACnet/IP module)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v74w-hq7x-f7g9.