Vulnerability identifier: #VU34112

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-2020-16227

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing a specially crafted project file. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Delta Industrial Automation TPEditor: 1.97

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External links
http://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-04

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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.