CVE-2020-8472
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CVE-2020-8472 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient folder permissions used by system functions in ABB System 800xA products OPCServer for AC800M (versions 6.0 and earlier) and Control Builder M Professional, MMSServer for AC800M, Base Software for SoftControl (version 6.1 and earlier) allow low privileged users to read, modify, add and delete system and application files. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could escalate his/her privileges, cause system functions to stop and to corrupt user applications.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient folder permissions used by system functions in ABB System 800xA products OPCServer for AC800M (versions 6.0 and earlier) and Control Builder M Professional, MMSServer for AC800M, Base Software for SoftControl (version 6.1 and earlier) allow low privileged users to read, modify, add and delete system and application files. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerabilities could escalate his/her privileges, cause system functions to stop and to corrupt user applications.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Abb | Control Builder M | <= 6.1 |
| Abb | Mms Server | <= 6.1 |
| Abb | Opc Server | <= 6.0 |
| Abb | Base Software | <= 6.1 |
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