CVE-2026-15952
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Incorrect Permission Assignment in ABB PCM600

Publication date: 2026-09-28

Last updated on: 2026-09-28

Assigner: Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)

Description
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in ABB Protection and control IED manager (PCM600). This issue affects Protection and control IED manager (PCM600): through 2.14.

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Published
2026-09-28
Last Modified
2026-09-28
Generated
2026-09-28
AI Q&A
2026-09-28
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-15952
EUVD
EUVD-2026-88248

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Vendor Product Version / Range
abb protection_and_control_ied_manager to 2.14 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-732 The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves incorrect permission assignments for critical resources in ABB's Protection and Control IED Manager (PCM600) software. It allows unauthorized users to access or modify sensitive system files due to improper access controls.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking for incorrect permissions on critical files or directories used by ABB PCM600. Review file permissions in the installation directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\ABB\PCM600) and ensure sensitive files are not writable by unauthorized users. Use commands like 'icacls' on Windows or 'ls -la' on Linux to inspect permissions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges, modify system configurations, or disrupt operations. This could lead to unauthorized access to protected data, system instability, or even complete control over the affected IED manager.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements by allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially breaching GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information privacy). Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update PCM600 to the latest version beyond 2.14 to address incorrect permission assignments. Restrict access to critical resources and review user permissions to ensure least privilege. Monitor system logs for unauthorized access attempts.

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