Vulnerability Description
AVEVA Wonderware System Platform 2017 Update 2 and prior uses an ArchestrA network user account for authentication of system processes and inter-node communications. A user with low privileges could make use of an API to obtain the credentials for this account.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aveva | Wonderware System Platform | < 2017 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-029-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFVendor Advisory
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-029-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://sw.aveva.com/hubfs/assets-2018/pdf/security-bulletin/SecurityBulletin_LFVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-6525?
CVE-2019-6525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). AVEVA Wonderware System Platform 2017 Update 2 and prior uses an ArchestrA network user account for authentication of system processes and inter-node communications. A user with low privileges could m...
How severe is CVE-2019-6525?
CVE-2019-6525 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aveva Wonderware System Platform.