CVE-2020-10273 : Security Advisory and Response

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) controllers with firmware versions 2.8.1.1 and earlier have a vulnerability that exposes intellectual property to unauthorized access.

Understanding CVE-2020-10273

This CVE identifies a security flaw in MiR controllers that lack encryption for intellectual property artifacts, potentially allowing attackers to extract sensitive data.

What is CVE-2020-10273?

MiR controllers running firmware versions 2.8.1.1 and prior do not secure intellectual property stored in the robots, enabling unauthorized access and data exfiltration.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10273

The vulnerability poses a high risk to confidentiality, as attackers can easily retrieve and exfiltrate all intellectual property and data stored on the affected robots.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10273

MiR controllers with specific firmware versions are susceptible to unauthorized access and data extraction due to the lack of encryption.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows attackers with access to the robot or its network to retrieve and exfiltrate intellectual property and data without encryption.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: MiR100
Vendor: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S
Versions Affected: v2.8.1.1 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with access to the robot or its network, in combination with other vulnerabilities, can exploit this flaw to extract sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-10273, immediate steps and long-term security practices are essential.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement network segmentation to restrict access to MiR controllers.
Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for any suspicious activities.
Apply access controls to limit unauthorized access to robots.

Long-Term Security Practices

Encrypt all intellectual property and sensitive data stored on MiR controllers.
Keep firmware and software up to date to patch known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by Mobile Industrial Robots A/S to secure intellectual property on MiR controllers.