CVE-2018-15705 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

WADashboard API in Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 allows remote authenticated attackers to write or overwrite any file on the filesystem due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the writeFile API. An attacker can use this vulnerability to remotely execute arbitrary code.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	8.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45774/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-35ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45774/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-35ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-15705?

CVE-2018-15705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). WADashboard API in Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 allows remote authenticated attackers to write or overwrite any file on the filesystem due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the writeFil...

How severe is CVE-2018-15705?

CVE-2018-15705 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-15705?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advantech Webaccess.