PT-2017-2819
CVE-2017-12698
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Published
2017-08-09
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Updated
2019-10-09
Description by
CVSS 3.1
9.8
CriticalMetricsAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2 20170817
Description
An issue with improper authentication was found, allowing specially crafted requests to bypass authentication, which could enable remote code execution. The vulnerability is related to deficiencies in the authentication procedure, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using specially crafted requests.
Recommendations
For Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2 20170817, update to version V8.2 20170817 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the system to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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