#VU65746 Path traversal in ICONICS, Inc. products - CVE-2022-29834

Vulnerability identifier: #VU65746

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29834

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GENESIS64
Server applications / SCADA systems
IoTWorX
Server applications / SCADA systems
MobileHMI
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: ICONICS, Inc.

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 attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GENESIS64: 10.97 - 10.97.1

MobileHMI: 10.97 - 10.97.1

IoTWorX: 10.97 - 10.97.1

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External links
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU96480474/index.html
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-008_en.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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