#VU29640 XML External Entity injection in Studio 5000 Logix Designer


Published: 2020-07-10 | Updated: 2020-07-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29640

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12025

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied XML input. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted XML code to the affected application and view hostnames or other resources from the program.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to view contents of arbitrary file on the server or perform network scanning of internal and external infrastructure.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Studio 5000 Logix Designer: 32 - 32.02


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-191-02


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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