CVE-2020-9048

victor Web Client - Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in specified versions of American Dynamics victor Web Client and Software House CCURE Web Client could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker on the network to delete arbitrary files on the system or render the system unusable by conducting a Denial of Service attack.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade all versions of victor Web Client to v5.6 Registered users can obtain the critical software update by downloading the update found here: https://www.americandynamics.net/support/SoftwareDownloads.aspx.

Categories

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.98% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov Third-Party Advisory johnsoncontrols.com
Affected: Johnson Controls victor Web Client version 5.4.1 and prior
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/cyber-solutions/security-advisories third party advisory patch
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-282-01 us government resource third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9048?
CVE-2020-9048 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-9048?
To fix CVE-2020-9048: Upgrade all versions of victor Web Client to v5.6 Registered users can obtain the critical software update by downloading the update found here: https://www.americandynamics.net/support/SoftwareDownloads.aspx.
Is CVE-2020-9048 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-9048 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-9048?
CVE-2020-9048 affects Johnson Controls victor Web Client version 5.4.1 and prior.
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