Access Control Vulnerability in WebAccess by Advantech
CVE-2018-17908

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Advantech
Status
Webaccess Versions 8.3.2 And Prior.
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-17908?

In WebAccess versions 8.3.2 and earlier, the installation process disables user access controls and fails to reinstate them post-installation. This critical oversight presents a significant security risk, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Organizations using the affected versions should take immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

WebAccess 8.3.2 and prior. WebAccess Versions 8.3.2 and prior.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-298-02
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105736
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041957
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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