CVE-2018-17914: Critical severity aveva edge vulnerability

Published Nov 2, 2018
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

30 affected components
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=6.1-sp5
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=6.1-sp6_p3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p4
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p5
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p6
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p7
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p8
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=7.1-sp3_p9
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-p2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-p3
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp1_p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp2
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.0-sp2_p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1-p1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1-sp1
AVEVA InduSoft Web Studio=8.1-sp1_p1
AVEVA Edge=8.1
AVEVA Edge=8.1-sp1
AVEVA Intouch Machine Edition 2014=r2

Event History

Nov 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

CVE-2018-17914

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-17914?

CVE-2018-17914 has a severity level of critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17914?

CVE-2018-17914 affects InduSoft Web Studio versions prior to 8.1 SP2 and InTouch Edge HMI (formerly InTouch Machine Edition) versions prior to 2017 SP2.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-17914?

CVE-2018-17914 could allow an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code with the same privileges as that of the InduSoft Web Studio or InTouch Edge HMI.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2018-17914?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-17914 at the following references: [1] https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-01, [2] https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-34

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