CVE-2020-7489
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CVE-2020-7489 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability exists on EcoStruxure Machine Expert – Basic or SoMachine Basic programming software (versions in security notification). The result of this vulnerability, DLL substitution, could allow the transference of malicious code to the controller.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability exists on EcoStruxure Machine Expert – Basic or SoMachine Basic programming software (versions in security notification). The result of this vulnerability, DLL substitution, could allow the transference of malicious code to the controller.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider-Electric | Ecostruxure Machine Expert | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Somachine Basic | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M100 Firmware | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M200 Firmware | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M221 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-105-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-105-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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