CVE-2020-15797
CVE-2020-15797 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Dca Vantage Analyzer Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Siemens Dca Vantage Analyzer Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions < V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers < 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). Improper Access Control could allow an unauthenticated attacker to escape from the restricted environment (“kiosk mode”) and access the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation requires direct physical access to the system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15797?
- A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions < V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers < 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). Improper Access Control could allow an unauthenticated attacker to escape from the restricted environment (“kiosk mode”) and access the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation requires direct physical access to the system.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15797?
- CVE-2020-15797 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-15797 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15797?
- CVE-2020-15797 affects Siemens Dca Vantage Analyzer Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15797?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-15797 published?
- CVE-2020-15797 was published on 2020-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:dca_vantage_analyzer_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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