Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU17009

#VU17009 Improper neutralization of special elements in LAquis SCADA - CVE-2018-18996

Published: January 16, 2019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17009

Vulnerability risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18996

CWE-ID: CWE-74

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
LAquis SCADA

Software vendor:
Leão Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to taking in user input without proper sanitation. A remote attacker can execute remote code on the server.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Update to version 4.1.0.4150.