Remote code execution in Schneider Electric StruxureOn Gateway

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU10621

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9970

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted zip file containing modified metadata and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.2.

Vulnerable software versions

StruxureOn Gateway: All versions

External links

http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Technical+leaflet&p_File_Id=910503...

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.