CVE-2020-14503 Code injection in Advantech iView

Critical 9.8 Published 15 Jul 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Improper input validation in Advantech iView allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a critical risk to industrial control systems.

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-2020-14503?

CVE-2020-14503 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Advantech iView, published on 15 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Advantech iView, versions 5.6 and prior, has an improper input validation vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14503?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Iview.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14503?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14503 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-2020-14503 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14503 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m32c-wxrg-vpxg.