IGSS Custom Reports RCE via Path Traversal (before v16.0.0.23040)
CVE-2023-27981 Published on March 21, 2023
A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability exists in Custom Reports that could cause a remote code execution when a victim tries to open a malicious report. Affected Products: IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), IGSS Dashboard(DashBoard.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), Custom Reports(RMS16.dll)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-27981 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software 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 software 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.
CVE-2023-27981 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-27981
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Affected Versions
Schneider Electric IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe):- Version V, <= 16.0.0.23040 is affected.
- Version V, <= 16.0.0.23040 is affected.
- Version V, <= 16.0.0.23040 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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