CVE-2020-10053

Name: CVE-2020-10053
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-09T12:15:08.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10053 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager (All versions < V2.12). The affected application writes sensitive data, such as database credentials in configuration files. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager (All versions < V2.12). The affected application writes sensitive data, such as database credentials in configuration files. A local attacker with access to the configuration files could use this information to launch further attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.15%

4.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Rtls Locating Manager	< 2.12

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-145157.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-145157.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10053?

How severe is CVE-2020-10053?

CVE-2020-10053 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10053?

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