CVE-2024-3980: microscada x Path Traversal — Fix

Description

The MicroSCADA Pro/X SYS600 product allows an authenticated user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. If exploited the vulnerability allows the attacker to access or modify system files or other files that are critical to the application.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
hitachienergy	microscada_pro_sys600	All
hitachienergy	microscada_pro_sys600	All
hitachienergy	microscada_pro_sys600	All
hitachienergy	microscada_pro_sys600	All
hitachienergy	microscada_pro_sys600	All
hitachienergy	microscada_pro_sys600	All
hitachienergy	microscada_x_sys600	10.0 — 10.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentID=8DBD000160&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3980? +

The MicroSCADA Pro/X SYS600 product allows an authenticated user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. If exploited the vulnerability allows the attacker to access or modify system files or other files that are critical to the application. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-3980? +

CVE-2024-3980 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3980? +

CVE-2024-3980 affects products from hitachienergy, specifically: microscada_pro_sys600, microscada_x_sys600. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3980? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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