7.8
CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7544

First published: Thu Nov 19 2020(Updated: )

A CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in EcoStruxureª Operator Terminal Expert runtime (Vijeo XD) that could cause privilege escalation on the workstation when interacting directly with a driver installed by the runtime software of EcoStruxureª Operator Terminal Expert.

Credit: cybersecurity@se.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert<3.1
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert=3.1
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert=3.1-service_pack_1a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-7544?

    CVE-2020-7544 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-7544?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-7544, upgrade the EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert runtime to version 3.1 Service Pack 1a or higher.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2020-7544?

    CVE-2020-7544 affects Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert runtime versions up to 3.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7544?

    CVE-2020-7544 is an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.

  • Can CVE-2020-7544 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2020-7544 requires direct interaction with the affected software to exploit the privilege escalation.

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