ABB ASPECT-Enterprise/NEXUS/MATRIX uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ABB ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS and MATRIX and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-13946. The attack requires local access. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ABB ASPECT-Enterprise, NEXUS and MATRIX (the affected version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

DLL's are not digitally signed when loaded in ASPECT's configuration toolset exposing the application to binary planting during device commissioning.This issue affects ASPECT-Enterprise: through 3.*; NEXUS Series: through 3.*; MATRIX Series: through 3.*.

The advisory is shared at search.abb.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-13946 since 05/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (52306). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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CNA Base Score: 6.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/08/2025 🔍
05/22/2025 +14 days 🔍
05/22/2025 +0 days 🔍
05/26/2025 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: search.abb.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-13946 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-13946
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310033
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 05/22/2025 23:55
Updated: 05/26/2025 14:21
Changes: 05/22/2025 23:55 (72), 05/26/2025 14:21 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.