Vulnerability identifier: #VU63960
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
In Vitro Diagnostic NextSeq 550Dx
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
In Vitro Diagnostic MiSeq Dx
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
NextSeq 500 Instrument
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
NextSeq 550 Instrument
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
MiSeq Instrument
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
iSeq 100 Instrument
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
MiniSeq Instrument
Hardware solutions /
Other hardware appliances
Local Run Manager (LRM)
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Illumina
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 upload outside the intended directory structure.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
In Vitro Diagnostic NextSeq 550Dx: All versions
In Vitro Diagnostic MiSeq Dx: All versions
NextSeq 500 Instrument: All versions
NextSeq 550 Instrument: All versions
MiSeq Instrument: All versions
iSeq 100 Instrument: All versions
MiniSeq Instrument: All versions
Local Run Manager (LRM): 1.3 - 3.1
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-153-02
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.