CVE-2020-15796
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-15796 impacting siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | siemens / simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-248 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-15796 impacting siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware.
id: cve-2020-15796
info:
name: siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: high
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-15796 affecting siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware.
Evaluation: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC ET 200SP Open Controller (incl. SIPLUS variants) (V20.8), SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller (V20.8). ...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-15796
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
cvss-score: 7.5
cve-id: CVE-2020-15796
cwe-id: CWE-248
tags: cve,cve-2020-15796,siemens,simatic_et_200sp_open_con,high
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-15796
# Target: siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-15796 (siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-15796
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install simatic_et_200sp_open_con 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade simatic_et_200sp_open_con 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update simatic_et_200sp_open_con
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i simatic_et_200sp_open_con 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i simatic_et_200sp_open_con
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2020-15796 in siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update siemens simatic_et_200sp_open_controller_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-15796?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-15796?
CVE-2020-15796 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.