CVE-2020-7479: Schneider Electric IGSS IGSSupdateservice Improper Access Control Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Mar 23 2020(Updated: )
A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in IGSS (Versions 14 and prior using the service: IGSSupdate), which could allow a local user to execute processes that otherwise require escalation privileges when sending local network commands to the IGSS Update Service.
Credit: cybersecurity@se.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System | >=14.0<14.0.0.20009 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-7479.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7479?
CVE-2020-7479 has a severity score of 7.8 (High).
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-7479?
The affected software for CVE-2020-7479 is Schneider Electric IGSS (Interactive Graphical SCADA System) version 14.0 and below.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-7479?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-7479 by executing low-privileged code on the target system to escalate privileges.
How can I fix CVE-2020-7479?
To fix CVE-2020-7479, it is recommended to update Schneider Electric IGSS to a version higher than 14.0.0.20009.
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