PT-2017-18034 · Wonderware · Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio

Karn Ganeshen · Published 2017-05-19 · Updated 2019-10-09 · CVE-2017-7968

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio versions 8.0 Patch 3 and prior

Description An issue with incorrect default permissions was found, allowing an authenticated user to potentially escalate their privileges. This occurs because upon installation, the software creates a new directory and two files in the system's path, which can be manipulated by non-administrators.

Recommendations For Wonderware InduSoft Web Studio versions 8.0 Patch 3 and prior, consider restricting access to the newly created directory and files to prevent manipulation by non-administrators until a patch is available.

Fix

Incorrect Default Permissions

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-7968

Affected Products

Wonderware Indusoft Web Studio

References · 5

• http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2017-090-02 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7968 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-7968 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/98544 · Note
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-138-02 · Note