CVE-2020-7500
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA CWE-89:Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability exists in U.motion Servers and Touch Panels (affected versions listed in the security notification) which could cause arbitrary code to be executed when a malicious command is entered.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceSQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) in U.motion Servers and Touch Panels allows remote attackers to inject malicious SQL commands through unsanitized input. The critical severity (CVSS 9.8) combined with the ability to achieve arbitrary code execution indicates the vulnerability is likely exploitable remotely without authentication, potentially via a web interface or API endpoint.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 1.4.2< 1.4.2< 1.4.2< 1.4.2< 1.4.2< 1.4.2CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the device modelLocate the Schneider Electric U.motion device and confirm the model number is either Mtn6501 or Mtn6260. This is typically printed on the device label or visible in the device inventory/system documentation.Affected if The device model is one of the following: Mtn6501 0001, Mtn6501 0002, Mtn6260 0410, Mtn6260 0415, Mtn6260 0310, or Mtn6260 0315.
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Check the installed firmware versionAccess the device management interface or system settings to retrieve the current firmware version. This is usually found in the web-based management console, device status page, or via CLI command such as 'show version' or 'system info'. Compare the displayed version number against the affected ranges.Affected if The firmware version is below 1.4.2 (for example, 1.4.1, 1.4.0, 1.3.x, or any earlier version).
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Verify the SQL injection attack surfaceDetermine whether the web interface or API endpoint is accessible on the affected device. This vulnerability is exploitable through unsanitized input in web requests. Check if the device has an exposed web management interface, REST API, or other HTTP-based service that processes user input.Affected if The device web interface or API is reachable from the network and processes user-supplied input without apparent sanitization.
You are affected if your Schneider Electric U.motion device is one of the listed models (Mtn6501 or Mtn6260 variants) and runs firmware version lower than 1.4.2, with the web interface or API exposed.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped1.4.2
Apply vendor-provided patches for affected U.motion Server and Touch Panel versions immediately. Until patched, restrict network access to these systems and implement WAF rules or input validation as compensating controls.
Firmware 1.4.2 or later for Mtn6501 and Mtn6260 series devices
- Obtain firmware version 1.4.2 or later for your specific U.motion Server or Touch Panel model from Schneider Electric's official support website
- Review Schneider Electric's official firmware upgrade instructions for U.motion devices
- Back up current device configuration before initiating the firmware update
- Upload and install firmware version 1.4.2 or newer using the device's management interface or dedicated upgrade tool
- After upgrade, verify the firmware version is correctly installed and the device is functioning normally
- Validate that the SQL injection vulnerability is no longer present by reviewing system logs and confirming normal operation
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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