#VU16651 Open redirect in Schneider Electric products - CVE-2018-7797

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16651

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7797

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Energy Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems
EcoStruxure Power SCADA Operations
Server applications / SCADA systems
EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EcoStruxure Energy Expert: 1.3 - 2.0

EcoStruxure Power SCADA Operations: 8.2 - 9.0

EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert: 8.2 - 9.0

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External links
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Technical+leaflet&p_File_Name=SEVD...

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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.