Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Advantech WISE-PaaS/OTA Server
CVE-2021-40397

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Advantech
Status
Wise-paas\/ota
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2022

What is CVE-2021-40397?

A vulnerability has been identified in Advantech WISE-PaaS/OTA Server 3.0.9, allowing attackers to escalate privileges to NT SYSTEM authority. By replacing a specially-crafted file within the system, an attacker can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access. Organizations using this software should take immediate steps to secure their systems against potential exploitation.

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References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

CVSS V3.0

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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