#VU66576 Arbitrary file upload in Proficy Machine Edition - CVE-2022-2791

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#VU66576 Arbitrary file upload in Proficy Machine Edition - CVE-2022-2791

Published: August 17, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU66576
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2791
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Proficy Machine Edition
Software vendor:
Emerson

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application will upload any file written into the PLC logic folder to the connected PLC. A local user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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