What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

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

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2788?

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

What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?

The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-29.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-2788

high

7.3

CWE

22 29

19/8/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-2788: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Aug 19 2022(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.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Emerson Electric\'s Proficy	<=9.80
Emerson Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.80 and prior

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ICSA-22-228-06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-2788.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2788?
The severity of CVE-2022-2788 is high with a severity value of 7.3.
What is the CWE ID for this vulnerability?
The CWE ID for this vulnerability is CWE-29.
What version of Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition is affected?
Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.80 and prior is affected.
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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