CVE-2018-7495: Path Traversal

Published May 15, 2018
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Updated

In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.220170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, an external control of file name or path vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to delete files.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Advantech WebAccess<=8.2_20170817
Advantech WebAccess<=8.3.0
Advantech WebAccess Dashboard<=2.0.15
Advantech WebAccess SCADA<8.3.1
Advantech Webaccess\/nms<=2.0.3

Event History

May 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7495?

CVE-2018-7495 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-7495?

To mitigate CVE-2018-7495, update Advantech WebAccess to versions V8.3.1 or later, and apply all relevant security patches.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7495?

CVE-2018-7495 affects Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V2.0.15 and prior, and WebAccess/NMS versions V2.0.3 and prior.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-7495?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-7495, and the recommendation is to update to secure versions.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-7495?

CVE-2018-7495 is classified as an external control of file name or path vulnerability, which can lead to potential file manipulation.

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