SB2023011813 - Multiple vulnerabilities in GE Digital Proficy Historian

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46732)

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

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

The 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.

2) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46660)

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

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

The 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.

3) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43494)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

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

The 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.

4) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46331)

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

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

The 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.

5) Weak Encoding for Password (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38469)

CWE-ID: CWE-261 - Weak Cryptography for Passwords

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

The 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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-Product-Security-Advisory-GED-23-01
• https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-017-01