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CVE-2022-2898

Measuresoft ScadaPro Server and Client Link Following

Severity Score

5.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Measuresoft ScadaPro Server and Client (All Versions) do not properly resolve links before file access; this could allow a denial-of-service condition.

Measuresoft ScadaPro Server y Client (Todas las versiones) no resuelven apropiadamente los enlaces antes de acceder a los archivos; esto podría permitir una condición de denegación de servicio

This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Measuresoft ScadaPro Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the ScadaPro Client installer. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the installer to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.

*Credits: Michael DePlante (@izobashi) of Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-08-18 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-08-23 CVE Published
  • 2024-03-15 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-09-17 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CAPEC
References (1)
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Measuresoft
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Scadapro Client
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*-
Affected
Measuresoft
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Scadapro Server
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Affected