Vulnerability identifier: #VU70321

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40264

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ICONICS Suite
Server applications / SCADA systems
GENESIS64
Server applications / SCADA systems
Energy AnalytiX
Server applications / SCADA systems
Hyper Historian
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
MobileHMI
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: ICONICS, Inc.

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 use a specially crafted PKGX file and write arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ICONICS Suite: 10.96 - 10.97.2

GENESIS64: 10.96 - 10.97.2

Hyper Historian: 10.96 - 10.97.2

Energy AnalytiX: 10.96 - 10.97.2

MobileHMI: 10.96 - 10.97.2

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External links
http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-014_en.pdf
http://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU95858406/index.html
http://iconics.com/About/Security/CERT
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-347-01
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-342/

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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.