Multiple vulnerabilities in XINJE XD Programing Tool

Published: 2023-01-25

Risk	Medium
Patch available	NO
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-34605 CVE-2021-34606
CWE-ID	CWE-22 CWE-427
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool Hardware solutions / Firmware
Vendor	XINJE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU71497

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34605

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 input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool: 3.5.1

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:h:xinje:xinje_xd_e_series_plc_program_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://claroty.com/2022/05/11/blog-research-from-project-file-to-code-execution-exploiting-vulnerabilities-in-xinje-plc-program-tool/
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-024-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

2) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU71498