Advantech iView
Act Now9.8ICS-CERT ICSA-20-196-01Jul 14, 2020
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary
Advantech iView versions 5.6 and earlier contain multiple vulnerabilities including SQL injection (CWE-89), path traversal (CWE-22), command injection (CWE-77), improper input validation (CWE-20), missing authentication (CWE-306), and insecure access control (CWE-284). Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read or modify information, execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or crash the application. No known public exploits currently target these vulnerabilities.
What this means
What could happen
An attacker with network access to iView could read or modify sensitive information, execute arbitrary commands on the system, or crash the application, disrupting monitoring and control of industrial processes.
Who's at risk
Water authorities and municipal utilities using Advantech iView for SCADA monitoring and control. This includes operators who rely on iView for real-time visibility into pumps, treatment processes, distribution systems, and power generation equipment.
How it could be exploited
An attacker on the network (no authentication required) sends malicious input to iView that exploits SQL injection, path traversal, or command injection flaws. The application processes the input without proper validation, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive data on the server.
Prerequisites
- Network access to iView application (typically port 80/443)
- No authentication required
remotely exploitableno authentication requiredlow complexityallows arbitrary code executionaffects monitoring and control systems
Exploitability
Moderate exploit probability (EPSS 3.0%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
iView:≤ 5.65.7
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/3HARDENINGIsolate iView and control system networks from the Internet and business networks using firewalls
HARDENINGRestrict network access to iView to authorized engineering and monitoring personnel only
HARDENINGIf remote access to iView is required, use a VPN with current security updates
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption
HOTFIXUpgrade iView to version 5.7 or later
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