CVE-2013-2817 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs via a crafted HTML document requiring user interaction with an ActiveX control in Mitsubishi MC-WorX Suite.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-2817?

CVE-2013-2817 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An ActiveX control in IcoLaunch.dll in Mitsubishi Electric Automation MC-WorX Suite 8.02 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a crafted HTML document in conjunction with a Login Client button click.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2817?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mitsubishielectric Mc-Worx Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2817?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2817 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2013-2817 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2817 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xqw-6q3f-w3jp.

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