CVE-2022-24311: Schneider Electric IGSS IGSSdataServer Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 9, 2022
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Updated

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability exists that could cause modification of an existing file by inserting at beginning of file or create a new file in the context of the Data Server potentially leading to remote code execution when an attacker sends a specially crafted message. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Server (V15.0.0.22020 and prior)

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric IGSS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the IGSSDataServer process, which listens on TCP port 12401 by default. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.

ZDI

Affected Software

3 affected components
Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Server<=15.0.0.22020
Schneider Electric IGSS Data Server (IGSSdataServer.exe):  v15.0.0.22020 and prior
Schneider Electric IGSS

Event History

Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:19 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Schneider Electric IGSS vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-24311.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-24311?

The severity rating of CVE-2022-24311 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

What is the affected software in CVE-2022-24311?

The affected software is Schneider Electric IGSS version up to and including 15.0.0.22020.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2022-24311?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2022-24311 to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric IGSS without authentication.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2022-24311?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2022-24311.

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