HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2021-02-04

CVE-2020-6088

rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2020-6088)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-6088 impacting rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An exploitable denial of service vulnerability exists in the ENIP Request Path Network Segment functionality of Allen-Bradley Flex IO 1794-AENT/B 4.003. A specially crafted network request can cause a loss of communications with the device resulting in denial-of-service. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product rockwellautomation / flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware
Affected Versions 4.003
Weakness Enumeration CWE-120

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-6088 impacting rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-6088.yaml
id: cve-2020-6088

info:
  name: rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-6088 affecting rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware.
    Evaluation: An exploitable denial of service vulnerability exists in the ENIP Request Path Network Segment functionality of Allen-Bradley Flex IO 1794-AENT/B 4.00...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-6088
  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-2020-6088
    cwe-id: CWE-120
  tags: cve,cve-2020-6088,rockwellautomation,flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firm,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-6088.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-6088
# Target: rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_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-2020-6088 (rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_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 rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware scope (4.003).")
        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)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-6088.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-6088
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firm

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firm 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firm

# 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.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-6088 in rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update rockwellautomation flex_io_1794-aent\/b_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-2020-6088?

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-2020-6088?

CVE-2020-6088 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-6088
Weakness CWE-120
Vendor rockwellautomation
Product flex_io_1794-aent\/b_firmware
Published 2021-02-04
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H