#VU6189 Improper access control in CIMPLICITY - CVE-2014-0751
Published: April 5, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6189
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0751
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
CIMPLICITY
CIMPLICITY
Software vendor:
GE Digital
GE Digital
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control and incorrect validation of the szScreen field when processing file uploads within the CimWebServer component. A remote unauthenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary file on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability has been exploited in targeted attacks.
Remediation
The vulnerability is present in Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY: Version 4.01 and greater.
To resolve the issue, install Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY 8.2 SIM 24:
http://support.ge-ip.com/support/index?page=dwchannel&id=DN4128
To resolve the issue, install Proficy HMI/SCADA – CIMPLICITY 8.2 SIM 24:
http://support.ge-ip.com/support/index?page=dwchannel&id=DN4128