CVE-2020-10049

Name: CVE-2020-10049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-09T19:15:18.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10049 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager (All versions < V2.10.2). The start-stop scripts for the services of the affected application could allow a local attacker to include arbitrary commands that are executed when services are started or stopped interactively by system administrators.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager (All versions < V2.10.2). The start-stop scripts for the services of the affected application could allow a local attacker to include arbitrary commands that are executed when services are started or stopped interactively by system administrators.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Rtls Locating Manager	< 2.10.2

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-251935.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-251935.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10049?

How severe is CVE-2020-10049?

CVE-2020-10049 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10049?

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