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CVE-2020-24682

Summary
Assigner-ABB
Assigner Org ID-2b718523-d88f-4f37-9bbd-300c20644bf9
Published At-02 Feb, 2024 | 07:11
Updated At-17 Jun, 2025 | 21:29
Rejected At-
Credits

Automation Studio and PVI Multiple unquoted service path vulnerabilities

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.

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▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:ABB
Assigner Org ID:2b718523-d88f-4f37-9bbd-300c20644bf9
Published At:02 Feb, 2024 | 07:11
Updated At:17 Jun, 2025 | 21:29
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Automation Studio and PVI Multiple unquoted service path vulnerabilities

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.

Affected Products
Vendor
B&R Industrial Automation GmbHB&R Industrial Automation
Product
Automation Studio
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 4.0 through 4.6 (custom)
  • From 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP (custom)
  • From 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP (custom)
  • From 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP (custom)
Vendor
B&R Industrial Automation GmbHB&R Industrial Automation
Product
NET/PVI
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 4.0 through 4.6 (custom)
  • From 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 (custom)
  • From 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 (custom)
  • From 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-428CWE-428 Unquoted Search Path or Element
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-428
Description: CWE-428 Unquoted Search Path or Element
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.17.2HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.2
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
CAPEC-69CAPEC-69 Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
CAPEC ID: CAPEC-69
Description: CAPEC-69 Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
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Workarounds

B&R has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations. Users of B&R Automation Studio and PVI may manually reconfigure the service paths and enclose them in quotes. Additionally, it is recommended to limit access to the workstation running B&R Automation Studio and PVI to authorized users

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B&R would like to thank the following for working with us to help protect our customers: Mr. Andrew Hofmans
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-14-BR-AS-NET-PVI-Service-Issues-c3710fbf.pdf
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Hyperlink: https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-14-BR-AS-NET-PVI-Service-Issues-c3710fbf.pdf
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▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
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https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-14-BR-AS-NET-PVI-Service-Issues-c3710fbf.pdf
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Hyperlink: https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-14-BR-AS-NET-PVI-Service-Issues-c3710fbf.pdf
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▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:cybersecurity@ch.abb.com
Published At:02 Feb, 2024 | 08:15
Updated At:10 Feb, 2024 | 01:53

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio, B&R Industrial Automation NET/PVI allows Target Programs with Elevated Privileges.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7 SP, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6 SP, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4 SP; NET/PVI: from 4.0 through 4.6, from 4.7.0 before 4.7.7, from 4.8.0 before 4.8.6, from 4.9.0 before 4.9.4.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
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Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.17.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Secondary3.17.2HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.2
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
br-automation
>>automation_studio>>Versions before 4.7.7.74(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
br-automation
>>automation_studio>>Versions from 4.8(inclusive) to 4.8.6.30(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
br-automation
>>automation_studio>>Versions from 4.9(inclusive) to 4.9.4.92(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
br-automation
>>automation_net\/pvi>>Versions from 4.0(inclusive) to 4.7.7(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_net\/pvi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
br-automation
>>automation_net\/pvi>>Versions from 4.8(inclusive) to 4.8.6(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_net\/pvi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
br-automation
>>automation_net\/pvi>>Versions from 4.9(inclusive) to 4.9.4(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:br-automation:automation_net\/pvi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-428Primarycybersecurity@ch.abb.com
CWE ID: CWE-428
Type: Primary
Source: cybersecurity@ch.abb.com
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References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-14-BR-AS-NET-PVI-Service-Issues-c3710fbf.pdfcybersecurity@ch.abb.com
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-14-BR-AS-NET-PVI-Service-Issues-c3710fbf.pdf
Source: cybersecurity@ch.abb.com
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Vendor Advisory

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