CVE-2020-24682: Automation Studio and PVI Multiple unquoted service path vulnerabilities

Published Feb 2, 2024
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Updated

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Br-automation Automation Studio<4.7.7.74
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.8<4.8.6.30
Br-automation Automation Studio>=4.9<4.9.4.92
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Br-automation Automation Net\/pvi>=4.0<4.7.7
Br-automation Automation Net\/pvi>=4.8<4.8.6
Br-automation Automation Net\/pvi>=4.9<4.9.4
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24682?

CVE-2020-24682 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-24682?

To fix CVE-2020-24682, upgrade B&R Automation Studio to version 4.7.7 SP or later, or to version 4.8.6 or later for compatible installations.

3

Which versions of Automation Studio are affected by CVE-2020-24682?

CVE-2020-24682 affects Automation Studio versions from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, and from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6.

4

What types of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24682 categorized as?

CVE-2020-24682 is categorized as an Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability.

5

Are there any specific software components affected by CVE-2020-24682?

CVE-2020-24682 specifically affects B&R Automation Studio and B&R Automation NET/PVI software components.

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