Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM upload2eMap Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
November 1st, 2019
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Advantech WISE-PaaS/RMM. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the DeviceMapMgmt class. When parsing the LastMapName, the process does not properly validate a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations.
An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Additional Details
Advantech has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-304-01
Disclosure Timeline
- 2019-07-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2019-11-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
rgod of 9sg
