CVE-2011-1566 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 5 Apr 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs on 7-Technologies IGSS SCADA systems via directory traversal in specific opcodes.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-1566?

CVE-2011-1566 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Directory traversal vulnerability in dc.exe 9.00.00.11059 and earlier in 7-Technologies Interactive Graphical SCADA System (IGSS) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in opcodes (1) 0xa and (2) 0x17 to TCP port 12397.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1566?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 7t Igss.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1566?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1566 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2011-1566 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-1566 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xcfw-vq92-pfw7.