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Advisory Published
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Advisory Published

CVE-2019-13551: Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM UpgradeMgmt Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Oct 31 2019(Updated: )

Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM, Versions 3.3.29 and prior. Path traversal vulnerabilities are caused by a lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to use in file operations. An attacker can leverage these vulnerabilities to remotely execute code while posing as an administrator.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM
Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM<=3.3.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-13551?

    CVE-2019-13551 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-13551?

    To fix CVE-2019-13551, upgrade to a version of Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM that is higher than 3.3.29.

  • What causes the CVE-2019-13551 vulnerability?

    CVE-2019-13551 is caused by improper validation of user-supplied paths before they are used in file operations.

  • Which versions of Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM are affected by CVE-2019-13551?

    Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM versions 3.3.29 and prior are affected by CVE-2019-13551.

  • Can CVE-2019-13551 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2019-13551 can be exploited remotely by an attacker posing as an administrator.

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