How severe is CVE-2020-7580?

CVE-2020-7580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7580?

CVE-2020-7580 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Automatic Tool. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7580?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-7580 published?

CVE-2020-7580 was published on 2020-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7580

CVE-2020-7580 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Automatic Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Automatic Tool
Published: 2020-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Automation Tool (All versions < V4 SP2), SIMATIC NET PC Software V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 14), SIMATIC NET PC Software V15 (All versions), SIMATIC NET PC Software V16 (All versions < V16 Upd3), SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V3.0 SP1), SIMATIC ProSave (All versions < V17), SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller (All versions < V21.8), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V13 (All versions < V13 SP2 Update 4), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 10), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V15 (All versions < V15.1 Update 5), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V16 (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMATIC STEP 7 V5 (All versions < V5.6 SP2 HF3), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.16 (All versions < V3.16 P018), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.17 (All versions < V3.17 P003), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V13 (All versions < V13 SP2 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 10), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V15 (All versions < V15.1 Update 5), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V16 (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMATIC WinCC V7.4 (All versions < V7.4 SP1 Update 14), SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 (All versions < V7.5 SP1 Update 3), SINAMICS STARTER (All Versions < V5.4 HF2), SINAMICS Startdrive (All Versions < V16 Update 3), SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2), SINEMA Server (All versions < V14 SP3), SINUMERIK ONE virtual (All Versions < V6.14), SINUMERIK Operate (All Versions < V6.14). A common component used by the affected applications regularly calls a helper binary with SYSTEM privileges while the call path is not quoted. This could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7580?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Automation Tool (All versions < V4 SP2), SIMATIC NET PC Software V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 14), SIMATIC NET PC Software V15 (All versions), SIMATIC NET PC Software V16 (All versions < V16 Upd3), SIMATIC PCS neo (All versions < V3.0 SP1), SIMATIC ProSave (All versions < V17), SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller (All versions < V21.8), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V13 (All versions < V13 SP2 Update 4), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 10), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V15 (All versions < V15.1 Update 5), SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) V16 (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMATIC STEP 7 V5 (All versions < V5.6 SP2 HF3), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.16 (All versions < V3.16 P018), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.17 (All versions < V3.17 P003), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V13 (All versions < V13 SP2 Update 4), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V14 (All versions < V14 SP1 Update 10), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V15 (All versions < V15.1 Update 5), SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V16 (All versions < V16 Update 2), SIMATIC WinCC V7.4 (All versions < V7.4 SP1 Update 14), SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 (All versions < V7.5 SP1 Update 3), SINAMICS STARTER (All Versions < V5.4 HF2), SINAMICS Startdrive (All Versions < V16 Update 3), SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0 SP2), SINEMA Server (All versions < V14 SP3), SINUMERIK ONE virtual (All Versions < V6.14), SINUMERIK Operate (All Versions < V6.14). A common component used by the affected applications regularly calls a helper binary with SYSTEM privileges while the call path is not quoted. This could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2020-7580?: CVE-2020-7580 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7580?: CVE-2020-7580 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Automatic Tool. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7580?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7580 published?: CVE-2020-7580 was published on 2020-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (43)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_automatic_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_net_pc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_net_pc:16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_net_pc:16:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_pcs_neo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_prosave:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_software_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:5.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:5.6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:5.6:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:5.6:sp2_hotfix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.4:sp1_update9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.5:sp1_update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc:7.5:sp1_update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc_open_architecture:3.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc_open_architecture:3.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc_runtime_advanced:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_wincc_runtime_professional:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinamics_startdrive:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinamics_starter_commissioning_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_network_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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