CVE-2019-13558 Code injection in WebAccess

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, exfiltrate data, or crash the system in WebAccess SCADA software due to improper code generation control.

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-2019-13558?

CVE-2019-13558 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Advantech Webaccess, published on 18 Sep 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In WebAccess versions 8.4.1 and prior, an exploit executed over the network may cause improper control of generation of code, which may allow remote code execution, data exfiltration, or cause a system crash.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13558?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Webaccess.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13558?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-13558 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2019-13558 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13558 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Advantech Webaccess vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6grp-frv6-xgc9.

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