CVE-2018-18996 Missing authorization in LCDS Laquis SCADA

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Feb 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute remote code on LCDS Laquis SCADA servers due to missing authorization and input sanitation.

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-2018-18996?

CVE-2018-18996 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in ICS-CERT LCDS Laquis SCADA, published on 5 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 allows taking in user input without proper authorization or sanitation, which may allow an attacker to execute remote code on the server.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-18996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Lcds Laquis Scada.

How do I fix CVE-2018-18996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-18996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2018-18996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-18996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q9mp-cgfx-mqjr.