Vulnerability · Published Apr 13, 2020 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2020-10642
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect permission assignment in Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.1.00 and prior. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 39% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 61.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
In Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.11.00 and prior, an authenticated local attacker could modify a registry key, which could lead to the execution of malicious code using system privileges when opening RSLinx Classic.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.1.00 and prior | Rockwell Automation RSLinx Classic versions 4.1.00 and prior |
Weakness: CWE-732
References
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-100-01 x_refsource_MISC