#VU27962 SQL injection in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert


Published: 2020-05-18

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27962

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7493

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when parsing the parameters to "load_extension". A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted VXDZ file and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert: 3.1 SP1


External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-658/
http://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-133-04/


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.


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