7.8
CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2022-28688: (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-17201.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Aveva Aveva Edge<2020.2.00.40
AVEVA Edge

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-28688?

    CVE-2022-28688 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of AVEVA Edge.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-28688?

    CVE-2022-28688 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software is AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0.

  • How can the vulnerability be exploited?

    The vulnerability can be exploited by visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-28688?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-28688.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-28688?

    To fix CVE-2022-28688, users should upgrade to a patched version of AVEVA Edge.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28688?

    You can find more information about CVE-2022-28688 in the security bulletin by AVEVA and the advisory by Zero Day Initiative.

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