CVE-2020-16202: High severity advantech webaccess node vulnerability

Published Sep 22, 2020
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Updated

WebAccess Node (All versions prior to 9.0.1) has incorrect permissions set for resources used by specific services, which may allow code execution with system privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Advantech WebAccess Node<9.0.1
9.0.1
Advantech WebAccess<9.0.1

Event History

Sep 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16202.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16202?

The severity of CVE-2020-16202 is high, with a score of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-16202?

The affected software is Advantech WebAccess, all versions prior to 9.0.1.

4

What is the description of CVE-2020-16202?

CVE-2020-16202 is a vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess where incorrect permissions set for resources used by specific services may allow code execution with system privileges.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-16202?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2020-16202. Users should update to version 9.0.1 or later to address the vulnerability.

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