CVE-2020-24672CWE-345CWE-862

ABB Base Software for SoftControl Remote Code Execution vulnerability

Critical · published September 8, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A crafty loophole in SoftControl lets any attacker insert and run arbitrary code — it's like finding a hidden panel in a highly secure vault! Think of it like someone sneaking an unauthorized blueprint into a construction site; they could build whatever they want inside without anyone knowing. This vulnerability is that hidden route to chaos, enabling malicious actions under the radar. An attacker exploiting this flaw could potentially take full control of the affected system — imagine them tampering with critical operations, stealing sensitive data, or even deploying malware. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your infrastructure vulnerable to rampant attacks!

Put simply

Think of it like someone sneaking an unauthorized blueprint into a construction site; they could build whatever they want inside without anyone knowing. This vulnerability is that hidden route to chaos, enabling malicious actions under the radar. This vulnerability in Base Software for SoftControl allows unauthorized code execution due to insufficient validation mechanisms. By inserting arbitrary code, an attacker can manipulate the system in alarming ways.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could potentially take full control of the affected system — imagine them tampering with critical operations, stealing sensitive data, or even deploying malware. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your infrastructure vulnerable to rampant attacks! Immediate action is crucial! Update to the latest version of the Base Software for SoftControl to eliminate this vulnerability. Regularly audit your systems to ensure no unauthorized code is present, and implement robust access controls as an extra layer of protection. You've got this! Take these steps and you'll be the hero that secures your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00544 · 44.9th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-345 · Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity; CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2021-09-08T15:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 SEP 15:03Z
    ABB Base Software for SoftControl Remote Code Execution vulnerability
    cvelistv5