#VU105336 Path traversal in XMC20 - CVE-2024-2461

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105336

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2461

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
XMC20
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Hitachi Energy

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and access files or directories that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

XMC20: R15A - R16A

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External links
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000202&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-063-04

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.