Multiple vulnerabilities in Siemens Spectrum Power



Published: 2020-09-09
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2020-15784
CVE-2020-15790
CWE-ID CWE-312
CWE-200
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Spectrum Power
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor Siemens

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU46523

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15784

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure storage of sensitive information in the configuration files. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information, such as usernames.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spectrum Power: before 4.70 SP8

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-252-04


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU46524

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15790

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can perform a directory listing attack and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Spectrum Power: before 4.70 SP8

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-252-04


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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