Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue affects the Bosch Configuration Manager installer, not necessarily a running service. If a user runs a vulnerable installer from a folder containing an attacker-placed DLL, code could execute on that user’s system. The public bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority software supply and endpoint hygiene issue where Bosch tools are administered. Urgency is highest if installers are shared internally or run by privileged users.
Technical view
CVE-2020-6788 is a CWE-427 uncontrolled search path issue in Bosch Configuration Manager installer versions up to and including 7.21.0078. It requires local execution and user interaction, with no privileges required. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 because successful abuse can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on administrator or workstation systems that store or launch Bosch Configuration Manager installers from shared, writable, or user-controlled directories. Organizations using centralized software deployment should check retained installer packages and staging folders.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says the victim must be tricked into placing a malicious DLL in the same directory where the installer starts. KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle reports active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Bosch advisory reference in the bundle. Do not assume a patched version or exploitation status beyond those sources. The key exposure condition is attacker-controlled DLL placement beside the installer.
Mitigation direction
- Check Bosch PSIRT guidance before using affected installer versions.
- Do not run installers from directories containing untrusted files.
- Remove vulnerable installer copies from shared or writable folders.
- Restrict write access to software deployment and staging directories.
- Use only official Bosch download and distribution channels.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Bosch Configuration Manager installer packages and versions.
- Flag installer copies up to and including 7.21.0078.
- Review whether installer directories are user-writable or shared.
- Confirm users cannot place files beside deployment installers.
- Check endpoint telemetry for unusual installer-adjacent DLL loads.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/bosch-sa-835563-bt.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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