CVE-2022-1467: AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere

Published May 23, 2022

Updated

Windows OS can be configured to overlay a “language bar” on top of any application. When this OS functionality is enabled, the OS language bar UI will be viewable in the browser alongside the AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere and Plant SCADA Access Anywhere applications. It is possible to manipulate the Windows OS language bar to launch an OS command prompt, resulting in a context-escape from application into OS.

Affected Software

4 affected components

AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere

AVEVA Plant SCADA Access Anywhere (formerly known as AVEVA Citect Anywhere and Schneider Electric Citect Anywhere)

AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere

AVEVA Plant SCADA Access Anywhere

Event History

May 23, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:17 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:17 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

ICSA-22-130-05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1467?

CVE-2022-1467 is a vulnerability that allows the Windows OS language bar UI to be viewable in the browser alongside the AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere and Plant SCADA Access Anywhere applications.

How severe is CVE-2022-1467?

CVE-2022-1467 has a severity rating of 9.9 (Critical).

What software is affected by CVE-2022-1467?

AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere and Aveva Plant Scada Access Anywhere are affected by CVE-2022-1467.

How can CVE-2022-1467 be exploited?

CVE-2022-1467 can be exploited by enabling the Windows OS language bar functionality, which allows the OS language bar UI to overlay any application, including the browser.

Are there any references for CVE-2022-1467?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2022-1467 from the following references: [Link 1](https://www.aveva.com/en/support-and-success/cyber-security-updates/) and [Link 2](https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-130-05).