CVE-2022-1596: ABB Relion REX640 Insufficient file access control

Published Jun 21, 2022
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Updated

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in ABB REX640 PCL1, REX640 PCL2, REX640 PCL3 allows an authenticated attacker to launch an attack against the user database file and try to take control of an affected system node.

Affected Software

6 affected components
ABB Rex640 Pcl1 Firmware<=1.0.7
ABB REX640 PCL1
ABB Rex640 Pcl2 Firmware<1.1.4
ABB REX640 PCL2
ABB Rex640 Pcl3 Firmware<1.2.1
ABB REX640 PCL3

Event History

Jun 21, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-1596?

CVE-2022-1596 is a vulnerability in ABB REX640 PCL1, REX640 PCL2, REX640 PCL3 that allows an authenticated attacker to launch an attack against the user database file and try to take control of an affected system node.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-1596?

CVE-2022-1596 has a severity score of 6.5 (medium).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-1596?

CVE-2022-1596 affects ABB REX640 PCL1 firmware up to version 1.0.7, ABB REX640 PCL2 firmware up to version 1.1.4, and ABB REX640 PCL3 firmware up to version 1.2.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-1596?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-1596 by launching an attack against the user database file in order to gain control of an affected system node.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-1596?

More information about CVE-2022-1596 can be found at: https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=2NGA001421

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