What is the severity of CVE-2018-7505?

CVE-2018-7505 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for unrestricted file uploads.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7505?

To fix CVE-2018-7505, upgrade to Advantech WebAccess version V8.3.1 or later, WebAccess Dashboard version V2.0.16 or later, and WebAccess/NMS version 2.0.4 or later.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7505?

CVE-2018-7505 affects Advantech WebAccess versions up to 8.2_20170817, WebAccess Dashboard versions up to 2.0.15, and WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1.

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2018-7505?

CVE-2018-7505 can be exploited through an unrestricted file upload attack, potentially allowing unauthorized file access and execution.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-7505 if immediate patching is not possible?

If immediate patching is not possible, restrict access to the TFTP application and monitor for suspicious upload activities.

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CVE-2018-7505

critical

9.8

CWE

434 264

15/5/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-7505: Malicious File Upload

First published: Tue May 15 2018(Updated: )

In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 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, a TFTP application has unrestricted file uploads to the web application without authorization, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech WebOP	<=8.2_20170817
Advantech WebOP	<=8.3.0
Advantech WebAccess Dashboard	<=2.0.15
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA	<8.3.1
Advantech WebAccess/NMS	<=2.0.3

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What is the severity of CVE-2018-7505?
CVE-2018-7505 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for unrestricted file uploads.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7505?
To fix CVE-2018-7505, upgrade to Advantech WebAccess version V8.3.1 or later, WebAccess Dashboard version V2.0.16 or later, and WebAccess/NMS version 2.0.4 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7505?
CVE-2018-7505 affects Advantech WebAccess versions up to 8.2_20170817, WebAccess Dashboard versions up to 2.0.15, and WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2018-7505?
CVE-2018-7505 can be exploited through an unrestricted file upload attack, potentially allowing unauthorized file access and execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-7505 if immediate patching is not possible?
If immediate patching is not possible, restrict access to the TFTP application and monitor for suspicious upload activities.

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