#VU69735 Input validation error in MicroSCADA X SYS600 and MicroSCADA Pro SYS600 - CVE-2022-3388

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69735

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3388

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MicroSCADA X SYS600
Server applications / SCADA systems
MicroSCADA Pro SYS600
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Hitachi Energy

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Monitor Pro interface. A local user can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MicroSCADA X SYS600: 9.4 FP2 Hotfix 4 - 10.4

MicroSCADA Pro SYS600: 9.4 FP2 Hotfix 4 - 10.4

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External links
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000123&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch&elqaid=4293&elqat=1
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-03

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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.