CVE-2023-32540

Description

In Advantech WebAccss/SCADA v9.1.3 and prior, there is an arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to overwrite any file in the operating system (including system files), inject code into an XLS file, and modify the file extension, which could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Advantech recommends WebAccess/SCADA users upgrade to v9.1.4 https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/installation .

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Advantech WebAccess/SCADA
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-152-01 mitigation third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32540?
CVE-2023-32540 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32540?
To fix CVE-2023-32540: Advantech recommends WebAccess/SCADA users upgrade to v9.1.4 https://www.advantech.com/en/support/details/installation .
Is CVE-2023-32540 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32540 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-2023-32540?
CVE-2023-32540 affects Advantech WebAccess/SCADA.
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