Schneider Electric Kerweb 3.0 kw.dll evtvariablename cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Schneider Electric Kerweb 3.0. This affects an unknown function in the library kw.dll. The manipulation of the argument evtvariablename results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-1990. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Schneider Electric Kerweb 3.0 (SCADA Software). Affected is an unknown function in the library kw.dll. The manipulation of the argument evtvariablename with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric Kerweb before 3.0.1 and Kerwin before 6.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the evtvariablename parameter in an evts.xml action to kw.dll, (2) unspecified search fields, or (3) unspecified content-display fields.

The weakness was released 05/22/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-1990 since 04/02/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (37137), SecurityFocus (BID 53409†) and Secunia (SA49041†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kerweb 3.0

Timelineinfo

04/02/2012 🔍
05/06/2012 +34 days 🔍
05/10/2012 +4 days 🔍
05/22/2012 +12 days 🔍
05/22/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1035 days 🔍
04/10/2025 +3671 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: schneider-electric.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-1990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60816
SecurityFocus: 53409 - Schneider Electric Telecontrol Products 'kw.dll' HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 49041 - Schneider Electric Kerwin Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 04/10/2025 10:05
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (52), 02/17/2019 10:49 (6), 04/10/2025 10:05 (27)
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Cache ID: 216:D59:103

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