CVE-2020-7489

Critical

Published: 22/04/2020(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

A CWE-74 vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Machine Expert – Basic and SoMachine Basic programming software, which involves improper neutralization of special elements in output used by downstream components. This vulnerability could lead to DLL substitution, allowing the transfer of malicious code to the controller.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of introducing malicious code into the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches and loss of control over devices.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures to minimize the risk of attacks.

Original NVD description (English source)

A CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerability exists on EcoStruxure Machine Expert – Basic or SoMachine Basic programming software (versions in security notification). The result of this vulnerability, DLL substitution, could allow the transference of malicious code to the controller.