CVE-2020-10056

Name: CVE-2020-10056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-09T19:15:18.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10056 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in License Management Utility (LMU) (All versions < V2.4). The lmgrd service of the affected application is executed with local SYSTEM privileges on the server while its configuration can be modified by local users. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in License Management Utility (LMU) (All versions < V2.4). The lmgrd service of the affected application is executed with local SYSTEM privileges on the server while its configuration can be modified by local users. The vulnerability could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server with local SYSTEM privileges.

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

0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	License Management Utility	< 2.4

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-709003.pdfVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-252-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-709003.pdfVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-252-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10056?

How severe is CVE-2020-10056?

CVE-2020-10056 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10056?

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