Vulnerability identifier: #VU63962

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: CVE-2022-1519

CWE-ID: CWE-434

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

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

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-153-02

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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.