#VU26705 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in CIMPLICITY - CVE-2020-6992

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26705

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6992

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CIMPLICITY
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: GE Digital

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local administrator can modify the systemwide CIMPLICITY configuration and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CIMPLICITY: 10.0

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-098-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.