Multiple vulnerabilities in GE Digital Proficy Historian
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 5 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-46732 CVE-2022-46660 CVE-2022-43494 CVE-2022-46331 CVE-2022-38469 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-288 CWE-434 CWE-284 CWE-261 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Proficy Historian Server applications / Other server solutions |
| Vendor | GE Digital |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel
EUVDB-ID: #VU71297
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46732
CWE-ID:
CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. A remote attacker can bypass authentication for the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsProficy Historian: 7.0
External linkshttp://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-Product-Security-Advisory-GED-23-01
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-017-01
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.
2) Arbitrary file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU71298
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46660
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsProficy Historian: 7.0
External linkshttp://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-Product-Security-Advisory-GED-23-01
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-017-01
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.
3) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU71299
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43494
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsProficy Historian: 7.0
External linkshttp://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-Product-Security-Advisory-GED-23-01
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-017-01
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.
4) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU71300
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46331
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and delete any file on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsProficy Historian: 7.0
External linkshttp://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-Product-Security-Advisory-GED-23-01
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-017-01
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.
5) Weak Encoding for Password
EUVDB-ID: #VU71301
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38469
CWE-ID:
CWE-261 - Weak Cryptography for Passwords
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to weak encoding for password. A remote attacker with the decryption key can decrypt sensitive data, such as usernames and passwords.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsProficy Historian: 7.0
External linkshttp://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-Product-Security-Advisory-GED-23-01
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-017-01
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.
