CVE-2017-14019 Privilege escalation in Progea Movicon SCADA/HMI

Medium 6.7 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges by inserting arbitrary code into unquoted service paths in Progea Movicon SCADA/HMI software.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-14019?

CVE-2017-14019 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progea Movicon SCADA/HMI, published on 19 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An Unquoted Search Path or Element issue was discovered in Progea Movicon Version 11.5.1181 and prior. An unquoted search path or element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an authorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path and escalate his or her privileges.

Weakness: CWE-428

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14019?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Progea Movicon.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14019?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-14019 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14019 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cj9f-2hwg-whqr.

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