CVE-2022-40264: Path Traversal

Published Dec 13, 2022
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Updated

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 versions 10.96 to 10.97.2 allows an unauthenticated attacker to create, tamper with or destroy arbitrary files by getting a legitimate user import a project package file crafted by the attacker.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ICONICS, Mitsubishi Electric Versions v10.96 to v10.97.2
ICONICS GENESIS64>=10.96<=10.97.2

Event History

Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-40264?

CVE-2022-40264 is an 'Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (Path Traversal)' vulnerability in ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 versions 10.96 to 10.97.2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40264?

The severity of CVE-2022-40264 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-40264?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2022-40264 by getting a legitimate user to import a project package, allowing them to create, tamper with, or destroy arbitrary files.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-40264?

ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 versions 10.96 to 10.97.2 are affected by CVE-2022-40264.

5

How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-2022-40264?

To mitigate the impact of CVE-2022-40264, it is recommended to update to a version beyond 10.97.2 or apply the necessary security patches provided by ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric.

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