#VU80500 External Control of File Name or Path in OAS Platform - CVE-2023-32615

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80500

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32615

CWE-ID: CWE-73

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OAS Platform
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Open Automation Software

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to create arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the files to delete within the OAS Engine configuration functionality. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and create or overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OAS Platform: 18.00.0072

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1771
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1771

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Q & A

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.