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CVE-2020-8473

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%

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CVE-2020-8473 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient folder permissions used by system functions in ABB System 800xA Base (version 6.1 and earlier) allow low privileged users to read, modify, add and delete system and application files. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploit the vulnerabilities could escalate his/her privileges, cause system functions to stop and to corrupt user applications.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient folder permissions used by system functions in ABB System 800xA Base (version 6.1 and earlier) allow low privileged users to read, modify, add and delete system and application files. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploit the vulnerabilities could escalate his/her privileges, cause system functions to stop and to corrupt user applications.

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
0.28%

19.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Abb800xa Base System<= 6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8473?
Insufficient folder permissions used by system functions in ABB System 800xA Base (version 6.1 and earlier) allow low privileged users to read, modify, add and delete system and application files. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploit the vulnerabilities could escalate his/her privileges, cause system functions to stop and to corrupt user applications.
How severe is CVE-2020-8473?
CVE-2020-8473 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8473?
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