What is CVE-2023-22450?

CVE-2023-22450 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA v9.1.3 and prior versions.

How does CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability occur?

The CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability occurs when an attacker with manager user privileges uploads an ASP script file to a webserver.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability is high, with a severity value of 7.2.

How can the CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability can be exploited by uploading an ASP script file to a webserver when logged in as the manager user.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability?

Yes, it is recommended to update Advantech WebAccess/SCADA to a version higher than 9.1.3 to mitigate the CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-22450

high

7.2

CWE

434

5/6/2023

8/1/2025

CVE-2023-22450: Malicious File Upload

First published: Mon Jun 05 2023(Updated: )

In Advantech WebAccss/SCADA v9.1.3 and prior, there is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that could allow an attacker to upload an ASP script file to a webserver when logged in as manager user, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advantech Webaccess\/scada	<=9.1.3
Advantech WebAccess/SCADA versions 9.1.3 and prior

Remedy

Advantech recommends WebAccess/SCADA users upgrade to v9.1.4 https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/installation .

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Reference Links

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-152-01 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-23-152-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22450?
CVE-2023-22450 is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA v9.1.3 and prior versions.
How does CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability occur?
The CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability occurs when an attacker with manager user privileges uploads an ASP script file to a webserver.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability is high, with a severity value of 7.2.
How can the CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability can be exploited by uploading an ASP script file to a webserver when logged in as the manager user.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability?
Yes, it is recommended to update Advantech WebAccess/SCADA to a version higher than 9.1.3 to mitigate the CVE-2023-22450 vulnerability.

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