Vulnerability identifier: #VU15701
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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: All versions
AVEVA Edge: All versions
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-01
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.