CVE-2020-10634CWE-22

SAE IT-systems FW-50 Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU)

published May 5, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A special request could unveil the hidden secrets of your SAE IT-systems RTU! Just like a sneaky spy peeking into a confidential dossier, unauthorized eyes could access sensitive files. 🔍 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant's backdoor that, when opened, lets anyone see the entire kitchen layout and ingredient storage without a security check. If the wrong person gets through, they could take away critical recipes—or worse! An attacker could exploit this to view the file structure and access files that should be kept under wraps. This could lead to exposure of sensitive information and potentially jeopardize the integrity of the entire system.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant's backdoor that, when opened, lets anyone see the entire kitchen layout and ingredient storage without a security check. If the wrong person gets through, they could take away critical recipes—or worse! This vulnerability allows an attacker to send specially crafted requests to the SAE IT-systems FW-50 Remote Telemetry Unit, revealing its file structure and granting access to restricted files without the necessary permissions.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to view the file structure and access files that should be kept under wraps. This could lead to exposure of sensitive information and potentially jeopardize the integrity of the entire system. To safeguard your systems, ensure that all firmware is updated to the latest version provided by SAE. Additionally, implement strict access controls and monitor network traffic for any suspicious request patterns. You've got this! With a solid patch and monitoring in place, your system will be secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01406 · 72.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2020-05-05T20:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAY 20:10Z
    SAE IT-systems FW-50 Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU)
    cvelistv5