#VU24313 Improper access control in PI Vision - CVE-2019-18275

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24313

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18275

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PI Vision
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: OSIsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions, which may return unauthorized tag data when viewing analysis data reference attributes. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PI Vision: before 2019

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-014-06

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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.