#VU66730 Link following in ScadaPro Server and ScadaPro Server Client - CVE-2022-2897

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66730

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2897

CWE-ID: CWE-59

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ScadaPro Server
Server applications / SCADA systems
ScadaPro Server Client
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Measuresoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not properly resolve links before file access. A local user can escalate privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

ScadaPro Server: All versions

ScadaPro Server Client: All versions

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-235-06
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1149/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1148/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1147/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1146/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1145/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1144/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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