Command execution in InTouch Edge HMI and AVEVA Edge - CVE-2017-13997

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8572

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13997

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can supply a malicious HMI client to trigger script execution on the server, bypass the server authentication and execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in a complete compromise of the server.

InTouch Edge HMI
AVEVA Edge

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-264-01

• Command execution in Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition