Multiple vulnerabilities in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-32540 CVE-2023-22450 CVE-2023-32628 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-94 CWE-434 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
WebAccess/SCADA Server applications / SCADA systems |
| Vendor | Advantech Co., Ltd |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Code Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU76779
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32540
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to arbitrary file overwrite issue. A remote administrator can soverwrite any file in the operating system and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebAccess/SCADA: 9.1.3
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-152-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Arbitrary file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU76780
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22450
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote administrator can upload a malicious ASP file and execute it on the server.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebAccess/SCADA: 9.1.3
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-152-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Arbitrary file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU76808
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32628
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote administrator can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWebAccess/SCADA: 9.1.3
External linkshttp://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-152-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
