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iniNet Solutions SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor

Plan PatchCVSS 8ICS-CERT ICSA-24-298-02Oct 24, 2024
EnergyManufacturing
Attack path
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredLow
ComplexityLow
User InteractionRequired
Summary

A path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in iniNet Solutions SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor version 8.10.00.00 and earlier allows an attacker with valid credentials and user interaction to gain remote control of the device. Successful exploitation could compromise the integrity and availability of SCADA operations in energy and manufacturing environments.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker with valid credentials could gain remote control of the SpiderControl HMI Editor system, potentially allowing manipulation of SCADA settings, process parameters, or operational commands that affect energy and manufacturing plant operations.
Who's at risk
Energy and manufacturing facilities using SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor for monitoring or controlling industrial processes should prioritize this update, particularly if the system is accessible over the network or from untrusted network segments.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with valid credentials accesses the vulnerable SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor over the network. The vulnerability allows the attacker to execute commands or modify SCADA configurations without proper authorization, gaining control over the system and the industrial processes it monitors or controls.
Prerequisites
  • Valid user credentials for SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor
  • Network access to the system running SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor
  • User interaction to trigger the vulnerability (e.g., opening a malicious file or link)
remotely exploitablerequires valid credentialsuser interaction requiredaffects SCADA control systems
Exploitability
Unlikely to be exploited — EPSS score 0.3%
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor: 8.10.00.008.10.00.008.24.00.00
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/1
WORKAROUNDRestrict network access to the SpiderControl HMI Editor system to authorized personnel only using firewall rules
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXUpdate SpiderControl SCADA PC HMI Editor to version 8.24.00.00 or later
Long-term hardening
0/2
HARDENINGIsolate the control system network from the business network using network segmentation
HARDENINGImplement a VPN with current security patches for any required remote access to the HMI Editor
View full CISA ICS-CERT advisory
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