Advisory Details

February 11th, 2021

Advantech iView CommandServlet Directory Traversal Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-21-189
ZDI-CAN-12096

CVE ID CVE-2021-22656
CVSS SCORE 7.5, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Advantech
AFFECTED PRODUCTS iView
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Advantech iView. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the CommandServlet class. 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 disclose information in the context of SYSTEM.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Advantech has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-040-02
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2020-11-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2021-02-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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