Missing Authorization in WebAccess/SCADA - CVE-2021-38431

 

Missing Authorization in WebAccess/SCADA - CVE-2021-38431

Published: October 13, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU57330
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38431
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Advantech Co., Ltd
Affected software:
WebAccess/SCADA

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system. 

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization. A remote authenticated attacker can use API functions to disclose project names and paths from other users.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-38431

Install updates from vendor's website.

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