#VU78251 Code Injection in Honeywell International, Inc products - CVE-2023-22435

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78251

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2023-22435

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Experion PKS
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Experion PlantCruise
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration
Experion LX
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Honeywell International, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an incorrect comparison when handling a specially crafted message. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Experion PKS: before R520.2

Experion LX: before R520.2

Experion PlantCruise: before R520.2

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External links
https://process.honeywell.com
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-194-06

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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.