Advisory Details

April 8th, 2020

Advantech WebAccess/NMS ProfileResource Unrestricted File Upload Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-20-406
ZDI-CAN-9693

CVE ID CVE-2020-10621
CVSS SCORE 9.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Advantech
AFFECTED PRODUCTS WebAccess/NMS
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech WebAccess/NMS. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of calls to the importprofile endpoint. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow the upload of arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Advantech has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-098-01
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2019-12-04 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2020-04-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT rgod of 9sg
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