CVE-2020-7585

Name: CVE-2020-7585
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-10T17:15:12.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7585 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2 and earlier (All versions), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.0 (All versions < V9.0 SP3), SIMATIC PDM (All versions < V9.2), SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.X (All versions < V5.6 SP2 HF3), SINAMICS STARTER (containing STEP 7 OEM version) (All versions < V5.4 HF2). A DLL Hijacking vulnerability could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.2 and earlier (All versions), SIMATIC PCS 7 V9.0 (All versions < V9.0 SP3), SIMATIC PDM (All versions < V9.2), SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.X (All versions < V5.6 SP2 HF3), SINAMICS STARTER (containing STEP 7 OEM version) (All versions < V5.4 HF2). A DLL Hijacking vulnerability could allow a local attacker to execute code with elevated privileges. The security vulnerability could be exploited by an attacker with local access to the affected systems. Successful exploitation requires user privileges but no user interaction. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to compromise the availability of the system as well as to have access to confidential information.

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

0.43%

34.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Pcs 7	All versions
Siemens	Simatic Process Device Manager	All versions
Siemens	Simatic Step 7	< 5.6
Siemens	Simatic Step 7	5.6
Siemens	Sinamics Starter	< 5.4
Siemens	Sinamics Starter	5.4

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-689942.pdfVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-161-05
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-161-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-689942.pdfVendor Advisory
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-161-05
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-161-05Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7585?

How severe is CVE-2020-7585?

CVE-2020-7585 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7585?

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