Vulnerability identifier: #VU50838

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9050

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE)
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Johnson Controls

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Metasys Reporting Engine (MRE): 2.0 - 2.1

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External links
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-049-01

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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.