Remote Code Execution Flaw in AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Edge HMI
CVE-2019-6545

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ics-cert

Status
Aveva Software, Llc Indusoft Web Studio Prior To Version 8.1 Sp3 And Intouch Edge Hmi (formerly Intouch Machine Edition) Prior To Version 2017 Update
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 18%

What is CVE-2019-6545?

InduSoft Web Studio releases before Version 8.1 SP3 and InTouch Edge HMI versions prior to 2017 Update possess a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote users to execute arbitrary processes on the server. This is achieved through a specially crafted database connection configuration file, posing significant risks if exploited by malicious actors.

Affected Version(s)

AVEVA Software, LLC InduSoft Web Studio prior to Version 8.1 SP3 and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) prior to Version 2017 Update AVEVA Software, LLC InduSoft Web Studio prior to Version 8.1 SP3 and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) prior to Version 2017 Update

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-6545 - Proof of Concept

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-036-01
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46342/
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-04
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EPSS Score

18% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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