Vulnerability identifier: #VU71497
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: XINJE
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 user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
XINJE XD/E Series PLC Program Tool: 3.5.1
External links
http://claroty.com/2022/05/11/blog-research-from-project-file-to-code-execution-exploiting-vulnerabilities-in-xinje-plc-program-tool/
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-024-01
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.