Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Open Automation Software OAS Platform

1) Missing Authentication for Critical Function

EUVDB-ID: #VU63724

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-26833

CWE-ID: CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an improper authentication vulnerability exists in the REST API functionality. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and use the REST API.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OAS Platform: 16.00.0121

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:open_automation_software:oas_platform:16.00.0121:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1513

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.