What is CVE-2022-28687?

CVE-2022-28687 is a vulnerability in AVEVA Edge that allows remote code execution by exploiting an uncontrolled search path element.

How severe is CVE-2022-28687?

CVE-2022-28687 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

What is the affected version of AVEVA Edge?

AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000) is affected by CVE-2022-28687.

What is the user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-28687?

In order to exploit CVE-2022-28687, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

How can I fix CVE-2022-28687?

To fix CVE-2022-28687, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by AVEVA.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-28687

high

7.8

CWE

427

29/3/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-28687: (Pwn2Own) AVEVA Edge Uncontrolled Search Path Element Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of APP files. The process loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16257.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Aveva Aveva Edge	<2020.2.00.40
AVEVA Edge

Remedy

https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2022-005.pdf

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28687?
CVE-2022-28687 is a vulnerability in AVEVA Edge that allows remote code execution by exploiting an uncontrolled search path element.
How severe is CVE-2022-28687?
CVE-2022-28687 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.
What is the affected version of AVEVA Edge?
AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000) is affected by CVE-2022-28687.
What is the user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-28687?
In order to exploit CVE-2022-28687, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
How can I fix CVE-2022-28687?
To fix CVE-2022-28687, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by AVEVA.

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