What is CVE-2020-28392?

CVE-2020-28392 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simaris Configuration, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-02-09.

How severe is CVE-2020-28392?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Siemens Simaris Configuration

CVE-2020-28392

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMARIS configuration (All versions < V4.0.1). During installation to default target folder, incorrect permissions are configured for the application folder and subfolders which could allow an attacker to gain persistence or potentially escalate privileges should a user with elevated credentials log onto the machine.

EPSS: 0.003 (21.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Siemens Simaris Configuration — versions All versions < V4.0.1
Siemens Simaris_configuration

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

productcert@siemens.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28392?: CVE-2020-28392 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simaris Configuration, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2021-02-09.
How severe is CVE-2020-28392?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.