Vulnerability identifier: #VU53977

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25182

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AADvance Controller
Server applications / Other server solutions
ISaGRAF Free Runtime in ISaGRAF6 Workbench
Server applications / Other server solutions
ISaGRAF Runtime
Server applications / Other server solutions
Micro800
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AADvance Controller: 1.40

ISaGRAF Free Runtime in ISaGRAF6 Workbench: 6.6.8

Micro800: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-280-01
http://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/07/13/klcert-20-024-rockwell-automation-isagraf-runtime-code-execution-due-to-uncontrolled-search-path-element

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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