CVE-2020-13552: High severity advantech webaccess/scada vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2021
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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 multiple service executables in installation folder of WebAccess, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Advantech Webaccess\/scada=9.0.1

Event History

Feb 17, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13552?

CVE-2020-13552 has a high severity level due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13552?

To fix CVE-2020-13552, it is recommended to update Advantech WebAccess/SCADA to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What kind of attack can be facilitated by CVE-2020-13552?

CVE-2020-13552 can be exploited to perform local privilege escalation, allowing unauthorized actions within the system.

4

Which versions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are affected by CVE-2020-13552?

CVE-2020-13552 specifically affects Advantech WebAccess/SCADA version 9.0.1.

5

Is CVE-2020-13552 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2020-13552 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the target system to exploit.

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