VDB-235674 · CVE-2023-2685 · GCVE-0-2023-2685

ABB AO-OPC 3.2.1 unquoted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in ABB AO-OPC 3.2.1. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in unquoted search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-2685. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in ABB AO-OPC 3.2.1. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unquoted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-428. The product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability was found in AO-OPC server versions mentioned above. As the directory information for the service entry is not enclosed in quotation marks, potential attackers could possibly call up another application than the AO-OPC server by starting the service. The service might be started with system user privileges which could cause a shift in user access privileges. It is unlikely to exploit the vulnerability in well maintained Windows installations since the attacker would need write access to system folders. An update is available that resolves the vulnerability found during an internal review in the product AO-OPC = 3.2.1

The weakness was shared 07/28/2023. The advisory is available at search.abb.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-2685. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574.009 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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

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Productinfo

Vendor

Name

AO-OPC

Version

3.2.1

License

commercial

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unquoted search path
CWE: CWE-428 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/12/2023 🔍
07/28/2023 +77 days 🔍
07/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/23/2023 +26 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: search.abb.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-2685 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-2685
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235674

Entryinfo

Created: 07/28/2023 15:12
Updated: 08/23/2023 07:31
Changes: 07/28/2023 15:12 (45), 07/28/2023 18:23 (1), 08/23/2023 07:24 (1), 08/23/2023 07:31 (11)
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