CVE-2020-7578 Missing authorization in Camstar Enterprise Platform

High 8.1 Published Updated

Authenticated users can access unauthorized resources, allowing attackers to view internal information and perform unauthorized changes in Siemens manufacturing platforms.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-7578?

CVE-2020-7578 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Siemens Camstar Enterprise Platform, published on 14 Jul 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in Camstar Enterprise Platform (All versions), Opcenter Execution Core (All versions < V8.2). Authenticated users could have access to resources they normally would not have. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to view internal information and perform unauthorized changes.

Weakness: CWE-269, CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7578?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Opcenter Execution Core.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7578?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-7578 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7578 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9fqw-5vfg-2mfq.

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