CVE-2018-17914 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

InduSoft Web Studio versions prior to 8.1 SP2, and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) versions prior to 2017 SP2. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code with the same privileges as that of the InduSoft Web Studio or InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) runtime.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	Indusoft Web Studio	6.1
Aveva	Edge	8.1
Aveva	Intouch Machine Edition 2014	r2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-258

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-34ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-01MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-34ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17914?

CVE-2018-17914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). InduSoft Web Studio versions prior to 8.1 SP2, and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) versions prior to 2017 SP2. This vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated user to remotely ex...

How severe is CVE-2018-17914?

CVE-2018-17914 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17914?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aveva Indusoft Web Studio, Aveva Edge, Aveva Intouch Machine Edition 2014.