CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-32954: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Jun 18 2021(Updated: )

Advantech WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0.1 and prior is vulnerable to a directory traversal, which may allow an attacker to remotely read arbitrary files on the file system.

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-2021-32954?

    CVE-2021-32954 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file system access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-32954?

    To fix CVE-2021-32954, upgrade Advantech WebAccess/SCADA to version 9.0.2 or later.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2021-32954?

    CVE-2021-32954 allows for directory traversal attacks, which can enable attackers to read arbitrary files on the system.

  • Which versions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are affected by CVE-2021-32954?

    Advantech WebAccess/SCADA Versions 9.0.1 and prior are affected by CVE-2021-32954.

  • What is a directory traversal vulnerability?

    A directory traversal vulnerability, like CVE-2021-32954, allows attackers to access files and directories outside of the intended directory structure.

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