CVE-2022-3263

Measuresoft ScadaPro Server Improper Access Control

Description

The security descriptor of Measuresoft ScadaPro Server version 6.7 has inconsistent permissions, which could allow a local user with limited privileges to modify the service binary path and start malicious commands with SYSTEM privileges.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Measuresoft recommends the following steps to remove full access to the ORCHESTRATOR service: 1. Open a command-line window (CMD) with 'run as administrator' 2. Use the following command to make the permission change to the ORCHESTRATOR service: sc sdset ORCHESTRATOR D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;SU) 3. As a low-level user, attempt to shut down the ORCHESTRATOR service: sc stop ORCHESTRATOR. User will be denied. It will no longer be possible to edit the configuration of the service by a low-level user.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Measuresoft ScadaPro Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-265-01 us government resource third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3263?
CVE-2022-3263 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3263?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2022-3263: Measuresoft recommends the following steps to remove full access to the ORCHESTRATOR service: 1. Open a command-line window (CMD) with 'run as administrator' 2. Use the following command to make the permission change to the ORCHESTRATOR service: sc sdset ORCHESTRATOR D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;IU)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;SU) 3. As a low-level user, attempt to shut down the ORCHESTRATOR service: sc stop ORCHESTRATOR. User will be denied. It will no longer be possible to edit the configuration of the service by a low-level user.
Is CVE-2022-3263 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3263 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-2022-3263?
CVE-2022-3263 affects Measuresoft ScadaPro Server.
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