#VU25607 Use of Obsolete Function in WIN-PAK - CVE-2020-6978

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25607

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6978

CWE-ID: CWE-477

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WIN-PAK
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Honeywell International, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to due to the usage of old jQuery libraries. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system. A remote attacker can bypass certain security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WIN-PAK: 4.7.2

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-056-05

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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.