CVE-2020-13553: 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 webvrpcs Run Key Privilege Escalation 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·06:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13553?

CVE-2020-13553 is classified as a local privilege elevation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13553?

To fix CVE-2020-13553, update Advantech WebAccess/SCADA to a version greater than 9.0.1 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-13553?

CVE-2020-13553 affects users of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA version 9.0.1.

4

What could an attacker do with CVE-2020-13553?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-13553 could replace binaries or loaded modules to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is CVE-2020-13553 a remote attack vector?

No, CVE-2020-13553 requires local access to exploit the privilege escalation vulnerability.

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