CVE-2018-15706 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

WADashboard API in Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 allows remote authenticated attackers to read any file on the filesystem due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the readFile API.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Webaccess	8.3.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-35ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-35ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-15706?

CVE-2018-15706 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 read any file on the filesystem due to a directory traversal vulnerability in the readFile API.

How severe is CVE-2018-15706?

CVE-2018-15706 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-2018-15706?

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