CVE-2022-24312 Path traversal in Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Server (V15.0.0.22020 and prior)

Critical 9.8 Published 9 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Path traversal in SCADA Data Server allows attackers to modify or create files, potentially leading to remote code execution.

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-2022-24312?

CVE-2022-24312 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Server (V15.0.0.22020 and prior), published on 9 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability exists that could cause modification of an existing file by adding at end of file or create a new file in the context of the Data Server potentially leading to remote code execution when an attacker sends a specially crafted message. Affected Product: Interactive Graphical SCADA System Data Server (V15.0.0.22020 and prior)

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-24312?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Interactive Graphical Scada System Data Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24312?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-24312 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-24312 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-24312 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f2c9-3mf8-9p4q.