CVE-2018-1168 Privilege escalation in ABB MicroSCADA
Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by manipulating insecurely configured product files in ABB MicroSCADA.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-1168?
CVE-2018-1168 is a high-severity vulnerability in ABB MicroSCADA, published on 21 Feb 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of ABB MicroSCADA 9.3 with FP 1-2-3. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the access controls for the installed product files. The installation procedure leaves critical files open to manipulation by any authenticated user. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-5097.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1168?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hitachienergy Sys600 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1168?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1168 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-1168 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1168 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcm3-cc23-mg3g.