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CVE-2020-28392

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: February 9, 2021 at 03:38 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:10 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorSIMARIS configuration

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMARIS configuration (All versions < V4.0.1). During installation to default target folder, incorrect permissions are configured for the application folder and subfolders which could allow an attacker to gain persistence or potentially escalate privileges should a user with elevated credentials log onto the machine.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

SIMARIS configuration· Siemens
95%
v < 4.0.1All versions < V4.0.1
Affected range stops below 4.0.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

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Patch and advisory references

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCPatchVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-794542.pdf

CVSS

7.8HIGH[email protected]
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-276

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