CVE-2024-6298CWE-1287

remote code execution

Critical · published July 5, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.4
EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthorized file access vulnerability in ABB ASPECT could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely — and that's no small potatoes! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just walk into the kitchen and whip up whatever dish they want, without anyone checking their credentials. It’s a recipe for disaster! An attacker could gain full control over the server, leading to data breaches, tampered files, or even a complete system takeover. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating; your entire infrastructure could be compromised in the blink of an eye!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can just walk into the kitchen and whip up whatever dish they want, without anyone checking their credentials. It’s a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability arises from inadequate access controls in ABB ASPECT - Enterprise, permitting unauthorized users to read and execute files without proper authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could gain full control over the server, leading to data breaches, tampered files, or even a complete system takeover. The potential for chaos is absolutely devastating; your entire infrastructure could be compromised in the blink of an eye! Immediately patch to version 3.08.02 to close this security gap. Additionally, conduct a thorough review of your server's access controls to ensure no other similar vulnerabilities exist. Regular audits can keep your defenses strong! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.4 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:Y/R:I/V:C/RE:H/U:Red
EPSS
0.19010 · 97.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-1287 · Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
Published
2024-07-05T11:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUL 11:06Z
    remote code execution
    cvelistv5