CVE-2019-5620CWE-306

ABB MicroSCADA Pro SYS600 Missing Authentication for Critical Function

published April 29, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
71%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A missing authentication flaw lurks in ABB MicroSCADA Pro SYS600 v9.3, waiting for someone to take advantage! Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk straight into the kitchen without a chef's hat or check-in — that's the essence of this vulnerability. It’s like leaving the door wide open, allowing anyone to pop in and change the recipes without anyone noticing! If an attacker exploits this gap, they could access critical functions without any credentials, potentially compromising system integrity. This could lead to unauthorized changes that might disrupt operations or escalate into full-on chaos. A recipe for disaster, indeed!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk straight into the kitchen without a chef's hat or check-in — that's the essence of this vulnerability. It’s like leaving the door wide open, allowing anyone to pop in and change the recipes without anyone noticing! This vulnerability stems from a lack of proper authentication checks for important low-level functions, allowing unauthorized users to execute commands that should be restricted.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this gap, they could access critical functions without any credentials, potentially compromising system integrity. This could lead to unauthorized changes that might disrupt operations or escalate into full-on chaos. A recipe for disaster, indeed! To mitigate this risk, ensure that you implement robust authentication mechanisms for all critical functions. Review your system settings and update to a patched version if available. Always limit access to only those who truly need it. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll help safeguard your system and keep it running smoothly. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.70869 · 99.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2020-04-29T22:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 APR 22:15Z
    ABB MicroSCADA Pro SYS600 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
    cvelistv5