CVE-2020-15786: Critical severity Siemens Simatic Hmi Basic Panels 2nd Generation Firmware vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 2nd Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V16), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions <= V16), SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels (All versions <= V16), SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels (All versions <= V16). Affected devices insufficiently block excessive authentication attempts. This could allow a remote attacker to discover user passwords and obtain access to the Sm@rt Server via a brute-force attack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-15786.
Which products are affected by this vulnerability?
SIMATIC HMI Basic Panels 2nd Generation (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V16), SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions <= V16), SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels (All versions <= V16), SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort Panels (All versions <= V16) are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15786?
The severity of CVE-2020-15786 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, Siemens recommends applying the security updates provided in the security advisory.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the security advisory published by Siemens.