SB2020101902 - Remote code execution in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA



SB2020101902 - Remote code execution in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA

Published: October 19, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020101902
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) External Control of File Name or Path (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25161)

CWE-ID: CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files to delete in the WADashboard component. A remote authenticated attacker can control or influence a path used in an operation on the filesystem and execute arbitrary code as an administrator.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.