CVE-2022-1018: ICSA-22-088-01 Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

When opening a malicious solution file provided by an attacker, the application suffers from an XML external entity vulnerability due to an unsafe call within a dynamic link library file. An attacker could exploit this to pass data from local files to a remote web server, leading to a loss of confidentiality.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Rockwell Automation Connected Component Workbench: v12.00 and prior
rockwellautomation Connected Components Workbench<=12.0
rockwellautomation Isagraf<=6.6.9
rockwellautomation Safety Instrumented Systems Workstation<=1.1

Remediation

Information

Rockwell Automation encourages users to update to the available software revisions below: Connected Component Workbench: Update to v13.00 ISaGRAF Workbench: For now, use mitigations listed until a patch is released. More mitigation actions are planned. Safety Instrumented Systems Workstation: Update to v1.2

Event History

Apr 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1018?

CVE-2022-1018 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for remote data exfiltration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1018?

To remediate CVE-2022-1018, update the affected software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-1018?

CVE-2022-1018 affects Rockwell Automation's Connected Components Workbench, Isagraf, and Safety Instrumented Systems Workstation products.

4

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-1018?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2022-1018 could potentially exfiltrate sensitive data from local files to a remote server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-1018 until a patch is applied?

A workaround for CVE-2022-1018 involves avoiding the opening of untrusted or malicious solution files.

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