#VU82965 Information disclosure in eSOMS - CVE-2023-5516

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82965

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5516

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
eSOMS
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: ABB

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to poorly constructed webap requests and URI components with special characters trigger unhandled errors and exceptions. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

eSOMS: 6.3.13

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External links
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000175&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-313-02

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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.