CVE-2020-13551
First published: Wed Feb 17 2021(Updated: )
An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1 installation. In privilege escalation via PostgreSQL executable, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech WebAccess/SCADA | =9.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13551?
CVE-2020-13551 has a high severity rating, as it involves local privilege escalation that can lead to code execution with NT SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13551?
To mitigate CVE-2020-13551, update Advantech WebAccess/SCADA to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-13551?
CVE-2020-13551 specifically affects Advantech WebAccess/SCADA version 9.0.1.
Can CVE-2020-13551 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-13551 is considered a local privilege escalation vulnerability and cannot be exploited remotely.
What does CVE-2020-13551 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2020-13551 allows an attacker to execute code with elevated privileges by replacing binaries or modules in the PostgreSQL executable.
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