CVE-2019-13528 Missing authorization in Niagara

Medium 4.4 Published Updated

Attackers can read privileged files via a specific utility in Niagara building automation systems, exposing sensitive configuration data.

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-2019-13528?

CVE-2019-13528 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Niagara, published on 24 Sep 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A specific utility may allow an attacker to gain read access to privileged files in the Niagara AX 3.8u4 (JACE 3e, JACE 6e, JACE 7, JACE-8000), Niagara 4.4u3 (JACE 3e, JACE 6e, JACE 7, JACE-8000), and Niagara 4.7u1 (JACE-8000, Edge 10).

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13528?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Tridium Niagara4, Tridium Niagara Ax.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13528?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13528 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-2019-13528 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13528 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g38f-pqr8-74j5.

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