Improper access control in ValveLink - CVE-2020-6971
Published: March 4, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU25758
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6971
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Emerson
Affected software:
ValveLink
ValveLink
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure configuration parameters. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions, gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-6971
Install updates from vendor's website.