Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU15501

#VU15501 Path traversal in Advantech WebAccess - CVE-2018-14806

Published: October 24, 2018

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15501

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14806

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Advantech WebAccess

Software vendor:
Advantech Co., Ltd

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files and compromise vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

http://support.advantech.com/support/DownloadSRDetail_New.aspx?SR_ID=1-MS9MJV&Doc_Source=Dow...
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-296-01