Vulnerability · Published Feb 9, 2021 · Assigned by siemens
CVE-2020-25238
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity improper access control in PCS neo (Administration Console) from Siemens. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 60% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 40.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in PCS neo (Administration Console) (All versions < V3.1), TIA Portal (V15, V15.1 and V16). Manipulating certain files in specific folders could allow a local attacker to execute code with SYSTEM privileges. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with a valid account and limited access rights on the system.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | PCS neo (Administration Console) | All versions < V3.1 |
| Siemens | TIA Portal | V15, V15.1 and V16 |
Weakness: CWE-284
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-428051.pdf x_refsource_MISC
- VU#466044 third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT-VN
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05 x_refsource_MISC