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Advantech.WebAccess.WADashboard.writeFile.Directory.Traversal

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted request.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 8.3.1 and 8.3.2

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to Advantech WebAccess 8.3.3 or later.
http://support.advantech.com/support/DownloadSRDetail_New.aspx?SR_ID=1-MS9MJV&Doc_Source=Download

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-06-06 14.627 Severity:critical:medium
2018-11-29 13.500 Default_action:pass:drop
2018-11-13 13.489

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-298-02
ID 47060
Created Nov 13, 2018
Updated Oct 20, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2018-15705
Exploit Prediction Score 0.67%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App SCADA