CVE-2017-6869 File upload in ViewPort for Web Office Portal before revision number 1453

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can upload and execute arbitrary code on Siemens ViewPort for Web Office Portal via crafted network packets.

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-2017-6869?

CVE-2017-6869 is a critical vulnerability in ViewPort for Web Office Portal before revision number 1453, published on 8 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens ViewPort for Web Office Portal before revision number 1453 that could allow an unauthenticated remote user to upload arbitrary code and execute it with the permissions of the operating-system user running the web server by sending specially crafted network packets to port 443/TCP or port 80/TCP.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Viewport for Web Office Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6869 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-6869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g894-8f9c-q7gh.

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