Path traversal in mySCADA myDESIGNER

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU58260

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3091

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product fails to properly validate contents of an imported project file. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

myDESIGNER: 8.20.0

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-313-04

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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