CVE-2024-42408

Dorsett Controls InfoScan Path Traversal

Description

The InfoScan client download page can be intercepted with a proxy, to expose filenames located on the system, which could lead to additional information exposure.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Dorsett Controls recommends users update their InfoScan system v1.38 or later. To install the new release, user administrators will need to: * login to InfoScan and select "System Prefs" from the menu. * Once the System Prefs application is open, select Maintenance. * Click the Install Now button in the Ready To Install section. * If no internet access available, the update will need to be downloaded from the Dorsett Controls Customer Portal by selecting the InfoScan Update tile. Download the update and following the instructions listed on the portal. For more information, please refer to the Dorsett Controls security bulletin https://portal.dtscada.com/#/security-bulletins for more information.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory dtscada.com
Affected: Dorsett Controls InfoScan
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-221-01 third party advisory us government resource
https://portal.dtscada.com/#/security-bulletins?bulletin=1 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42408?
CVE-2024-42408 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42408?
To fix CVE-2024-42408: Dorsett Controls recommends users update their InfoScan system v1.38 or later. To install the new release, user administrators will need to: * login to InfoScan and select "System Prefs" from the menu. * Once the System Prefs application is open, select Maintenance. * Click the Install Now button in the Ready To Install section. * If no internet access available, the update will need to be downloaded from the Dorsett Controls Customer Portal by selecting the InfoScan Update tile. Download the update and following the instructions listed on the portal. For more information, please refer to the Dorsett Controls security bulletin https://portal.dtscada.com/#/security-bulletins for more information.
Is CVE-2024-42408 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42408 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-2024-42408?
CVE-2024-42408 affects Dorsett Controls InfoScan.
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