#VU7997 Path traversal in Automated Logic Corporation products - CVE-2017-9640

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7997

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9640

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
WebCTRL
i-Vu
SiteScan Web

Software vendor:
Automated Logic Corporation

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to path traversal. A remote attacker can overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-234-01