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CVE-2010-2772

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2010-2772 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Siemens Simatic WinCC and PCS 7 SCADA system uses a hard-coded password, which allows local users to access a back-end database and gain privileges, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010 by the Stuxnet worm, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2568.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Siemens Simatic WinCC and PCS 7 SCADA system uses a hard-coded password, which allows local users to access a back-end database and gain privileges, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010 by the Stuxnet worm, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2568.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SiemensSimatic Wincc6.2
SiemensSimatic Wincc7.0
SiemensSimatic Pcs 76.0
SiemensSimatic Pcs 76.1
SiemensSimatic Pcs 77.0
SiemensSimatic Pcs 77.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2772?
Siemens Simatic WinCC and PCS 7 SCADA system uses a hard-coded password, which allows local users to access a back-end database and gain privileges, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010 by the Stuxnet worm, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2568.
How severe is CVE-2010-2772?
CVE-2010-2772 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2772?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST