CVE-2017-6016 Privilege escalation in LCDS Leao Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LTDA ME LAquis SCADA
An authenticated user can modify application files to escalate privileges in LAquis SCADA, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-6016?
CVE-2017-6016 is a high-severity vulnerability in LCDS Leao Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LTDA ME LAquis SCADA, published on 19 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An Improper Access Control issue was discovered in LCDS - Leao Consultoria e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LTDA ME LAquis SCADA. The following versions are affected: Versions 4.1 and prior versions released before January 20, 2017. An Improper Access Control vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an authenticated user to modify application files to escalate privileges.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6016?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Leao Consultoria E Desenvolvimento De Sistemas Ltda Me Laquis Scada.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6016?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6016 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-6016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6016 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6qmp-h3rm-pc99.