8.8
CWE
610 73
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-25161

First published: Tue Feb 23 2021(Updated: )

The WADashboard component of WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0 and prior may allow an attacker to control or influence a path used in an operation on the filesystem and remotely execute code as an administrator.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA<9.0.1
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-25161?

    CVE-2020-25161 is rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution as an administrator.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-25161?

    To fix CVE-2020-25161, upgrade to a version of WebAccess/SCADA later than 9.0.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-25161?

    The impacts of CVE-2020-25161 include unauthorized access to system resources and the ability to execute code remotely.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2020-25161?

    CVE-2020-25161 affects Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions 9.0 and prior.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2020-25161?

    There are no established workarounds for CVE-2020-25161; upgrading is the recommended action.

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