Advantech R-SeeNet
Plan Patch7.5ICS-CERT ICSA-20-289-02Oct 15, 2020
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary
Advantech R-SeeNet versions 1.5.1 through 2.4.10 contain a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that allows remote attackers without credentials to retrieve sensitive information from the R-SeeNet database. This includes configuration data, credentials, and operational parameters managed by the platform. No public exploit currently exists, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable over the network without authentication or user interaction.
What this means
What could happen
An attacker with network access to R-SeeNet can retrieve sensitive information from its database, including potentially credentials, configuration data, or operational parameters used to manage connected devices across your network.
Who's at risk
Water and electric utilities, municipalities, and manufacturers who deploy Advantech R-SeeNet as a central management platform for remote terminal units (RTUs), intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), or other networked control devices. Affects anyone relying on R-SeeNet to manage geographically distributed sites or substations.
How it could be exploited
An attacker on the network where R-SeeNet is deployed sends a specially crafted database query (SQL injection via CWE-89) to the R-SeeNet service. The application fails to sanitize the input, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands and extract data from the database without needing valid credentials.
Prerequisites
- Network connectivity to R-SeeNet service port
- R-SeeNet version 1.5.1 through 2.4.10 deployed and accessible
- No valid authentication required
remotely exploitableno authentication requiredlow complexityaffects centralized management systemhigh CVSS score (7.5)
Exploitability
Low exploit probability (EPSS 0.2%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
R-SeeNet:≥ 1.5.1 | ≤ 2.4.102.4.11 or later
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/1WORKAROUNDRestrict network access to R-SeeNet to authorized IP addresses or subnets only; place the device behind a firewall and block Internet-facing access
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption
HOTFIXUpgrade R-SeeNet to version 2.4.11 or later
Long-term hardening
0/2HARDENINGIsolate R-SeeNet and devices it manages on a separate network segment from business networks and workstations
HARDENINGIf remote access to R-SeeNet is required, route it through a VPN and keep the VPN software updated
CVEs (1)
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