CVE-2023-22450 File upload in WebAccess/SCADA

High 7.2 Published 5 Jun 2023 Updated 8 Jan 2025

An attacker with manager privileges can upload malicious ASP scripts to execute arbitrary code on the SCADA webserver.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-22450?

CVE-2023-22450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA, published on 5 Jun 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Advantech WebAccss/SCADA v9.1.3 and prior, there is an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that could allow an attacker to upload an ASP script file to a webserver when logged in as manager user, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22450?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Webaccess\/Scada.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22450?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22450 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-22450 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22450 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-26vr-2vpv-r92q.