CVE-2024-3980 Path traversal in MicroSCADA Pro SYS600

Critical 9.9 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can manipulate file paths to access or modify critical system files in Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA products.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-3980?

CVE-2024-3980 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA Pro SYS600, published on 27 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The MicroSCADA Pro/X SYS600 product allows an authenticated user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. If exploited the vulnerability allows the attacker to access or modify system files or other files that are critical to the application.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3980?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hitachienergy Microscada Pro Sys600, Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3980?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3980 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-2024-3980 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3980 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w9pm-7cxw-vw6j.

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