Improper Authentication Vulnerability in Advantech iView Solution
CVE-2020-14501

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Advantech
Status
Advantech Iview
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-14501?

Advantech iView versions up to 5.6 contain a vulnerability due to improper authentication for critical functions. This weakness allows attackers to gain unauthorized access, potentially revealing user table information, including sensitive administrator credentials in clear text. Additionally, it could allow an attacker to delete an existing administrator account, further compromising system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

Advantech iView Versions 5.6 and prior

References

https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-196-01
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-859/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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