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Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-12586: Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit ACCESS SAVE Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the processing of commands sent to the C-Gate 2 Service. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Schneider Electric C-Bus Toolkit

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-12586?

    The vulnerability ZDI-CAN-12586 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-12586?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-12586, apply the latest security patches provided by Schneider Electric for the C-Bus Toolkit.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-12586?

    Any user operating Schneider Electric's C-Bus Toolkit prior to the security patches may be affected by ZDI-CAN-12586.

  • Can ZDI-CAN-12586 be exploited without authentication?

    No, ZDI-CAN-12586 requires authentication, but the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed.

  • What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-12586?

    ZDI-CAN-12586 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Schneider Electric's C-Bus Toolkit.

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