CVE-2022-2788: Path Traversal

Published Aug 19, 2022
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Updated

Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.80 and prior is vulnerable to CWE-29 Path Traversal: '\..\Filename', also known as a ZipSlip attack, through an upload procedure which enables attackers to implant a malicious .BLZ file on the PLC. The file can transfer through the engineering station onto Windows in a way that executes the malicious code.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Emerson Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.80 and prior
Emerson Electric\'s Proficy<=9.80

Event History

Aug 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-2788.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2788?

The severity of CVE-2022-2788 is high with a severity value of 7.3.

3

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-29.

4

What version of Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition is affected?

Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.80 and prior is affected.

5

How does the vulnerability allow attackers to implant a malicious file?

The vulnerability allows attackers to implant a malicious .BLZ file on the PLC through a path traversal attack known as ZipSlip.

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