CVE-2022-29490

A vulnerability exists in the Workplace X WebUI in which an authenticated user is able to execute any MicroSCADA internal scripts irrespective of the authenticated user's role.

Description

Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in the Workplace X WebUI of the Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 allows an authenticated user to execute any MicroSCADA internal scripts irrespective of the authenticated user's role. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 version 10 to version 10.3.1. cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

Solution:

  • Remediated in SYS600 10.4 Update to at least SYS600 version 10.4.

Workaround:

  • Apply general mitigation factors as specify in the advisory.

Category

8.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory abb.com
Affected: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000106&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29490?
CVE-2022-29490 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29490?
To fix CVE-2022-29490: Remediated in SYS600 10.4 Update to at least SYS600 version 10.4.
Is CVE-2022-29490 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29490 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-29490?
CVE-2022-29490 affects Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600.
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