CVE-2020-16235— Emerson OpenEnterprise - Inadequate Encryption Strength
Quick assessment
Affected
Emerson Open Enterprise
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Emerson OpenEnterprise是美国艾默生电气（Emerson）公司的一套主要用于远程石油和天然气应用的数据采集与监控系统（SCADA）。 Emerson OpenEnterprise 3.3.5版本及之前版本中存在加密问题漏洞，攻击者可借助该漏洞获取系统凭证。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1552 · Unsecured Credentials
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-16235
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Emerson OpenEnterprise - Inadequate Encryption Strength
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Inadequate encryption may allow the credentials used by Emerson OpenEnterprise, up through version 3.3.5, to access field devices and external systems to be obtained.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
不充分的加密强度
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Emerson OpenEnterprise 加密问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Emerson OpenEnterprise是美国艾默生电气（Emerson）公司的一套主要用于远程石油和天然气应用的数据采集与监控系统（SCADA）。 Emerson OpenEnterprise 3.3.5版本及之前版本中存在加密问题漏洞，攻击者可借助该漏洞获取系统凭证。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson | Open Enterprise | All ~ 3.3.5 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2020-16235 (1)
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-20-238-02 x_refsource_MISC
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