#VU15701 Empty password in configuration file in InTouch Edge HMI and AVEVA Edge - CVE-2018-17914

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15701

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2018-17914

CWE-ID: CWE-258

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
InTouch Edge HMI
Server applications / SCADA systems
AVEVA Edge
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: AVEVA Software, LLC.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of empty password in configuration file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update InduSoft Web Studio version 8.1 SP2.
Update InTouch Edge HMI to version 2017 SP2.

Vulnerable software versions

InTouch Edge HMI: before 2017 SP2

AVEVA Edge: before 8.1 SP2

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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