CVE-2020-28392

Name: CVE-2020-28392
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-09T18:15:42.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28392 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

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

0.29%

20.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simaris Configuration	< 4.0.1

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-794542.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-794542.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28392?

How severe is CVE-2020-28392?

CVE-2020-28392 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28392?

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Source: NVD / NIST