CVE-2019-10985: Advantech WebAccess Node viewsrv Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability
First published: Fri Jun 28 2019(Updated: )
In WebAccess/SCADA, Versions 8.3.5 and prior, a path traversal vulnerability is caused by a lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to use in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to delete files while posing as an administrator.
Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech WebAccess | ||
| Advantech WebAccess | <=8.3.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-10985?
CVE-2019-10985 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on affected installations of Advantech WebAccess Node.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-10985?
The severity of CVE-2019-10985 is critical, with a severity value of 9.1.
How does CVE-2019-10985 affect Advantech WebAccess?
CVE-2019-10985 affects Advantech WebAccess installations up to version 8.3.5.
Do I need authentication to exploit CVE-2019-10985?
No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2019-10985.
How can I fix CVE-2019-10985?
To fix CVE-2019-10985, it is recommended to update to a version of Advantech WebAccess that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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