CVE-2023-28399

Description

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource exists in CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS) versions prior to 3.5.3. ACL (Access Control List) is not appropriately set to the local folder where the affected product is installed, therefore a wide range of privileges is permitted to a user of the PC where the affected product is installed. As a result, the user may be able to destroy the system and/or execute a malicious program.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory contec.com Vendor Advisory contec.com
Affected: Contec Co., Ltd. CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS)
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References

Link Tags
https://www.contec.com/api/downloadlogger?download=/-/media/Contec/jp/support/security-info/contec_security_chs_230531_en.pdf vendor advisory
https://www.contec.com/jp/api/downloadlogger?download=/-/media/Contec/jp/support/security-info/contec_security_chs_230531_jp.pdf vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU93372935/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28399?
CVE-2023-28399 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28399?
To fix CVE-2023-28399, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-28399 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28399 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-2023-28399?
CVE-2023-28399 affects Contec Co., Ltd. CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS).
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