HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2020-12-03

CVE-2020-6111

rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_b_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2020-6111)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-6111 impacting rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_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 IPv4 functionality of Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Logic Controller Systems Series B FRN 16.000, Series B FRN 15.002, Series B FRN 15.000, Series B FRN 14.000, Series B FRN 13.000, Series B FRN 12.000, Series B FRN 11.000 and Series B FRN 10.000. A specially crafted packet can cause a major error, resulting in a 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 / micrologix_1100_b_firmware
Affected Versions 10.000
Weakness Enumeration CWE-189

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-2020-6111 impacting rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_b_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-6111.yaml
id: cve-2020-6111

info:
  name: rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_b_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-6111 affecting rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_b_firmware.
    Evaluation: An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the IPv4 functionality of Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 Programmable Logic Controller Systems...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-6111
  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-2020-6111
    cwe-id: CWE-189
  tags: cve,cve-2020-6111,rockwellautomation,micrologix_1100_b_firmwar,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "micrologix_1100_b_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-6111.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-6111
# Target: rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_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-2020-6111 (rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_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 micrologix_1100_b_firmware scope (10.000).")
        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-2020-6111.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-6111
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install micrologix_1100_b_firmwar 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade micrologix_1100_b_firmwar 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update micrologix_1100_b_firmwar

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i micrologix_1100_b_firmwar 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i micrologix_1100_b_firmwar

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-6111 in rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_b_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update rockwellautomation micrologix_1100_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-2020-6111?

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-2020-6111?

CVE-2020-6111 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-2020-6111
Weakness CWE-189
Vendor rockwellautomation
Product micrologix_1100_b_firmware
Published 2020-12-03
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H