Vulnerability identifier: #VU18973
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WebAccess/SCADA
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: Advantech Co., Ltd
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to use in file operations when processing data passed to the webvrpcs process, within the 0x2715 IOCTL. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system while posing as an administrator.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WebAccess/SCADA: 7.2 - 8.3.5
External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-178-05
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-622/
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.