#VU100987 Path traversal in MicroSCADA X SYS600 - CVE-2024-3980

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100987

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3980

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MicroSCADA X SYS600
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Hitachi Energy

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A local user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and access or modify arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MicroSCADA X SYS600: 10.0.0 - 10.5

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External links
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentID=8DBD000160&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-331-04

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.