VDB-130540 · CVE-2018-18990 · BID 106634

LCDS LAquis SCADA prior 4.1.0.4150 path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LCDS LAquis SCADA and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to path traversal. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-18990. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in LCDS LAquis SCADA (SCADA Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

LCDS Laquis SCADA prior to version 4.1.0.4150 allows a user-supplied path in file operations prior to proper validation. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information under the context of the web server process.

The bug was discovered 01/15/2019. The weakness was published 02/05/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-18990 since 11/06/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 21 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.1.0.4150 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-130402, VDB-130403, VDB-130539 and VDB-130541. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

SCADA Software

Vendor

LCDS

Name

LAquis SCADA

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LAquis SCADA 4.1.0.4150

Timelineinfo

11/06/2018 🔍
01/15/2019 +70 days 🔍
02/05/2019 +21 days 🔍
02/06/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/06/2023 +1611 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-18990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-18990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130540
SecurityFocus: 106634

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/06/2019 13:34
Updated: 07/06/2023 09:31
Changes: 02/06/2019 13:34 (56), 05/08/2020 12:09 (2), 07/06/2023 09:31 (4)
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