CVE-2020-6971
First published: Thu Mar 05 2020(Updated: )
In Emerson ValveLink v12.0.264 to v13.4.118, a vulnerability in the ValveLink software may allow a local, unprivileged, trusted insider to escalate privileges due to insecure configuration parameters.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson ValveLink | >=12.0.264<=13.4.118 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6971?
CVE-2020-6971 is a vulnerability in Emerson ValveLink software that allows a local, unprivileged, trusted insider to escalate privileges due to insecure configuration parameters.
Which versions of Emerson ValveLink are affected by CVE-2020-6971?
Emerson ValveLink versions 12.0.264 to 13.4.118 are affected by CVE-2020-6971.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6971?
CVE-2020-6971 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can the escalation of privileges be exploited in CVE-2020-6971?
The escalation of privileges in CVE-2020-6971 can be exploited by a local, unprivileged, trusted insider due to insecure configuration parameters.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-6971?
A fix for CVE-2020-6971 may be available from Emerson. It is recommended to contact Emerson for further information and mitigation steps.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- vendor/emerson
- canonical/emerson valvelink
- version/emerson valvelink/12.0.264
- version/emerson valvelink/13.4.118