CVE-2020-25238 (GCVE-0-2020-25238)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-02-09 15:38 – Updated: 2024-08-04 15:33
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Summary
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.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Assigner
siemens CNA under the icscert root
CNA scorecard C 65/100 over 99 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Siemens PCS neo (Administration Console) Affected: All versions < V3.1
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Siemens TIA Portal Affected: V15, V15.1 and V16
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