Vulnerability identifier: #VU41472
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Advantech WebAccess
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: Advantech Co., Ltd
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The BrowseFolder method in the bwocxrun ActiveX control in Advantech WebAccess before 7.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted call.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Advantech WebAccess: 5.0 - 7.0
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-198-02
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.