#VU62777 OS Command Injection in Yokogawa products - CVE-2022-27188

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62777

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27188

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CENTUM VP
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels
B/M9000 VP
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels
CENTUM VP Entry Class
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Yokogawa

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A local user can tamper with files generated by the graphic builder and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CENTUM VP: R4.01.00 - R4.03.00

B/M9000 VP: R6.01.01 - R6.03.02

CENTUM VP Entry Class: R4.01.00 - R4.03.00

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External links
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU99204686/index.html
https://web-material3.yokogawa.com/1/32463/files/YSAR-22-0004-E.pdf?_ga=2.143762992.424376056.1651645224-1390463896.1651645224

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.