CVE-2016-0854 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can upload arbitrary files to the WebAccess Dashboard Viewer, potentially leading to code execution on the industrial control system.

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-2016-0854?

CVE-2016-0854 is a critical vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess, published on 15 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the uploadImageCommon function in the UploadAjaxAction script in the WebAccess Dashboard Viewer in Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to write to files of arbitrary types via unspecified vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0854?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Webaccess.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0854?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0854 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-0854 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-0854 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Advantech Webaccess vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2hxc-7g8w-hjm5.

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