SB2024031503 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Softing edgeConnector and edgeAggregator

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38126)

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

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

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.

2) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0860)

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

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

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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1058/
• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-074-13
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-352/
• https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-353/