CVE-2020-15798: Critical severity Siemens SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panel (including SIPLUS variants): All versions before v16 Update 3a vulnerability
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V16 Update 3a), SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels (All versions < V16 Update 3a), SINAMICS GH150 (All versions), SINAMICS GL150 (with option X30) (All versions), SINAMICS GM150 (with option X30) (All versions), SINAMICS SH150 (All versions), SINAMICS SL150 (All versions), SINAMICS SM120 (All versions), SINAMICS SM150 (All versions), SINAMICS SM150i (All versions). Affected devices with enabled telnet service do not require authentication for this service. This could allow a remote attacker to gain full access to the device. (ZDI-CAN-12046)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-15798.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15798?
The severity of CVE-2020-15798 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15798?
All versions of SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels (incl. SIPLUS variants) below V16 Update 3a, SIMATIC HMI KTP Mobile Panels below V16 Update 3a, SINAMICS GH150, SINAMICS GL150 (with option X30), and SINAMICS GM150 (with option X30) are affected by CVE-2020-15798.
Is Siemens Sinamics GH150 affected by CVE-2020-15798?
Yes, Siemens Sinamics GH150 is affected by CVE-2020-15798.
How can I fix CVE-2020-15798?
Siemens has released security updates to address this vulnerability, please refer to the following resources for more information: [SSA-520004](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-520004.pdf) and [SSA-752103](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-752103.pdf).