#VU20455 Protection Mechanism Failure in OSIsoft PI Web API


Published: 2019-08-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20455

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-13516

CWE-ID: CWE-693

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OSIsoft PI Web API
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: OSIsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass certain restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the cross-site request forgery protection setting that has not taken effect. A local authenticated attacker can bypass certain security restrictions on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OSIsoft PI Web API: 2018

External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-225-02

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


OpenSUSE Linux update for git
Gentoo update for Git
OpenSUSE Linux update for git
Amazon Linux AMI update for git
Multiple vulnerabilities in OSIsoft PI Web API