(Pwn2Own) Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View SE. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of project files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of 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
Rockwell Automation has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1126944
Disclosure Timeline
- 2020-01-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2020-06-22 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Team FLASHBACK: Pedro Ribeiro (pedrib@gmail.com|@pedrib1337) and Radek Domanski (@RabbitPro)
