Schneider Electric SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect up to 3.6.3.574 RCZ File path traversal

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Schneider Electric SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect up to 3.6.3.574. This affects an unknown function of the component RCZ File Handler. The manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-7529. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Schneider Electric SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect up to 3.6.3.574 (SCADA Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component RCZ File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Transversal') vulnerability exists in SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect (V3.6.3.574 and prior) which allows an attacker to place content in any unprotected folder on the target system using a crafted .RCZ file.

The weakness was published 09/16/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at se.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-7529 since 01/21/2020. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at VDB-161344, VDB-161346, VDB-161347 and VDB-161348. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• SCADA Software

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• Schneider Electric

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• SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect

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• 3.6.3.574

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• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.schneider-electric.com/

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