CVE-2026-15953
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Path Traversal in ABB Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600

Publication date: 2026-09-28

Last updated on: 2026-09-28

Assigner: Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)

Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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-2026-15953
EUVD
EUVD-2026-88254

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a Path Traversal vulnerability in ABB's Protection and Control IED Manager (PCM600) software versions up to 2.14. It allows attackers with local access to bypass path restrictions and access restricted directories on the system.

Detection Guidance

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Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for improper pathname restrictions in ABB PCM600 versions through 2.14. Inspect application logs for unusual path access patterns or file reads outside intended directories. No specific commands are provided in the available resources.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive files on the system, potentially exposing configuration data, credentials, or other confidential information. This requires local access but could lead to further system compromise if combined with other vulnerabilities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information. Organizations using this software may face compliance violations and potential fines.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update ABB PCM600 to the latest version beyond 2.14 if available. Restrict user permissions to the minimum required for operation. Monitor network traffic for suspicious file access requests. Apply network segmentation to limit exposure of the system.

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