CVE-2022-2897 Measuresoft ScadaPro Server and Client Link Following

High 7.8 Published 31 Aug 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

Attackers can exploit improper link resolution in Measuresoft ScadaPro to achieve privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-2897?

CVE-2022-2897 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Measuresoft ScadaPro Server and Client, published on 31 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Measuresoft ScadaPro Server and Client (All Versions) do not properly resolve links before file access; this could allow privilege escalation..

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2897?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Measuresoft Scadapro Client, Measuresoft Scadapro Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2897 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-2022-2897 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-2897 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vwvh-64p3-w4gh.