7.8
CWE
863 285
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7583

First published: Fri Aug 14 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions), Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < V6.0.8). The application does not properly validate the users' privileges when executing some operations, which could allow a user with low permissions to arbitrary modify files that should be protected against writing.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Siemens Automation License Manager>=5.0.0<6.0.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-7583.

  • Which software versions are affected?

    Automation License Manager 5 (All versions) and Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < V6.0.8) are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-7583?

    The severity of CVE-2020-7583 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • What is the description of CVE-2020-7583?

    CVE-2020-7583 is a vulnerability in Automation License Manager that allows a user with low permissions to arbitrarily modify some operations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-7583?

    To fix CVE-2020-7583, it is recommended to upgrade to Automation License Manager version 6.0.8 or later.

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