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Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer

Plan PatchCVSS 9.9ICS-CERT ICSA-25-051-06Feb 18, 2025
Attack path
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredLow
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary

A command injection vulnerability in Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer versions prior to 3.2.3.19 allows authenticated users to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability has CVSS 9.9 severity and affects all features and functions of the analyzer.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker with valid engineering workstation credentials could escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code on the Vinci Protocol Analyzer, potentially allowing them to alter network diagnostics, access sensitive protocol data, or pivot to connected systems.
Who's at risk
This vulnerability affects organizations that use Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer for network protocol analysis in industrial or control system environments. The risk is highest for operators who allow remote access to the analyzer or host it on networks with multiple user accounts.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with valid login credentials to the Vinci Protocol Analyzer could exploit a command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) to escalate privileges from a standard user to administrative level and execute arbitrary system commands on the device.
Prerequisites
  • Valid login credentials for Vinci Protocol Analyzer
  • Network access to the Vinci Protocol Analyzer user interface or API
  • Vinci Protocol Analyzer software version prior to 3.2.3.19
remotely exploitablerequires valid credentialslow complexity attackhigh CVSS score (9.9)critical severity
Exploitability
Unlikely to be exploited — EPSS score 0.4%
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
Vinci Protocol Analyzer: <3.2.3.19<3.2.3.193.2.3.19
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/1
WORKAROUNDRestrict network access to Vinci Protocol Analyzer to only authorized engineering workstations and administrative networks
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/2

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXUpdate Vinci Protocol Analyzer to version 3.2.3.19 or later
HARDENINGIsolate the network segment containing the Vinci Protocol Analyzer from business networks and the internet using firewall rules
Long-term hardening
0/1
HARDENINGRequire multi-factor authentication for all Vinci Protocol Analyzer user accounts, especially administrative accounts
View full CISA ICS-CERT advisory
API: /api/v1/advisories/6f34881b-add1-402b-8454-5bf9062f07e4

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