CVE-2020-6992 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-6992, a local privilege escalation vulnerability in GE Digital CIMPLICITY HMI/SCADA v10.0 and prior. Find out how to mitigate this issue and prevent unauthorized system access.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the GE Digital CIMPLICITY HMI/SCADA product v10.0 and prior. This vulnerability could allow an adversary to execute arbitrary code if exploited.
Understanding CVE-2020-6992
This CVE involves a local privilege escalation vulnerability in GE Digital CIMPLICITY.
What is CVE-2020-6992?
The vulnerability allows attackers to modify the system and execute arbitrary code with authenticated access.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6992
- Attackers can escalate privileges and potentially take control of the system.
- Exploitation requires access to an authenticated session.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6992
This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Local privilege escalation
- Product: GE Digital CIMPLICITY HMI/SCADA v10.0 and prior
- Mitigation: Upgrade to GE CIMPLICITY v11.0 or newer
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: GE Digital CIMPLICITY
- Versions affected: v10.0 and prior
Exploitation Mechanism
- Requires access to an authenticated session
- Allows modification of the system and arbitrary code execution
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-6992 with these steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade to GE CIMPLICITY v11.0 or newer
- Restrict access to authenticated sessions
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and security patches
- Implement least privilege access controls
Patching and Updates
- GE Digital recommends upgrading to GE CIMPLICITY v11.0 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.