CVE-2020-7523: schneider-electric modbus_driver_suite Improper Privilege Management

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-7523 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in schneider-electric modbus_driver_suite. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 31-08-2020
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric Modbus Serial Driver (see security notification for versions) which could cause local privilege escalation when the Modbus Serial Driver service is invoked. The driver does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

• CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.