CVE-2020-25238
"Siemens PCS neo TIA Portal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 9, 2021, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 21, 2022, 6:21 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-25238
vulnerability.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-25238.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-428051.pdf | Vendor Advisory |
| https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05 | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource VDB Entry |
| https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044 | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource |
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CVE-2020-25238 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Reanalysis by [email protected]
Oct. 21, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE NIST CWE-427 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044 Third Party Advisory https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_process_control_system_neo:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_process_control_system_neo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.1 *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A vulnerability has been identified in PCS neo (Administration Console) (V3.0), 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. 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. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 12, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-428051.pdf No Types Assigned https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-428051.pdf Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05 No Types Assigned https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044 No Types Assigned https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044 Third Party Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_process_control_system_neo:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:siemens:totally_integrated_automation_portal:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 12, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-05 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466044 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-25238 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-25238
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.04 }} 0.00%
score
0.00501
percentile