External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess
CVE-2018-14820

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Advantech
Status
Advantech Webaccess
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-14820?

Advantech WebAccess versions 8.3.1 and earlier are vulnerable due to a DLL component that allows external manipulation of file names or paths. This vulnerability could enable attackers to perform arbitrary file deletion actions during processing, posing significant risks to data integrity and application functionality.

Affected Version(s)

Advantech WebAccess WebAccess Versions 8.3.1 and prior

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041939
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-296-01%2C
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105728
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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