Multiple vulnerabilities in Softing edgeConnector and edgeAggregator

Published: 2024-03-15 | Updated: 2024-04-01

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-38126 CVE-2024-0860
CWE-ID	CWE-22 CWE-319
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	edgeConnector Other software / Other software solutions edgeAggregator Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Softing AG

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU87540

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-2023-38126

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences wirhin the backup zip files. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and write to a file or overwrite a file in the filesystem.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

edgeConnector: 3.60

edgeAggregator: 3.60

External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1058/
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-074-13
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-352/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU87541

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0860

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromsie the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data and craft their own requests.