Improper access control in Matrikon OPC Server - CVE-2022-1261

 

Improper access control in Matrikon OPC Server - CVE-2022-1261

Published: May 25, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU63624
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1261
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Matrikon
Affected software:
Matrikon OPC Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute operating system processes.


How to mitigate CVE-2022-1261

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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