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CVE-2024-5040

LCDS LAquis SCADA Path Traversal

Severity Score

8.5
*CVSS v4

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

Track*
*SSVC
Descriptions

There are multiple ways in
LCDS LAquis SCADA for an attacker to access locations outside of their own directory.

Hay varias formas en LCDS LAquis SCADA para que un atacante acceda a ubicaciones fuera de su propio directorio.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of LAquis SCADA. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the AddComboFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the logged-in user.

*Credits: Natnael Samson working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative reported these vulnerabilities to CISA.
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
System
Vulnerable | Subsequent
Confidentiality
High
None
Integrity
High
None
Availability
High
None
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:Track*
Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Tech. Impact
Total
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2024-05-16 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-05-21 CVE Published
  • 2024-05-26 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-01 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
LCDS
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LAquis SCADA
Search vendor "LCDS" for product "LAquis SCADA"
<= 4.7.1.7
Search vendor "LCDS" for product "LAquis SCADA" and version " <= 4.7.1.7"
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Affected