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Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer

Act Now9.9ICS-CERT ICSA-25-051-06Feb 18, 2025
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredLow
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary

A privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-78: OS command injection) in Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer versions below 3.2.3.19 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.9 (critical) and is not currently actively exploited.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker with network credentials could execute arbitrary code on the Vinci Protocol Analyzer with elevated privileges, potentially disrupting the monitoring and analysis of industrial control system communications that operators rely on for visibility and diagnostics.
Who's at risk
Organizations operating industrial control systems that use Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer for network monitoring and protocol analysis should prioritize this issue. Affected sectors include water treatment, wastewater, electric utilities, and any facility using ICS/SCADA networks for process monitoring.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with valid credentials gains network access to the Vinci Protocol Analyzer, exploits the privilege escalation vulnerability (CWE-78: OS command injection), and executes arbitrary commands on the device to compromise the system.
Prerequisites
  • Valid credentials to access the Vinci Protocol Analyzer
  • Network connectivity to the device (port/protocol not specified in advisory)
  • Elseta Vinci Protocol Analyzer version below 3.2.3.19
remotely exploitablerequires valid credentialsprivilege escalationno patch available for EOL systemsaffects ICS visibility and diagnostics
Exploitability
Low exploit probability (EPSS 0.7%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
Vinci Protocol Analyzer: <3.2.3.19<3.2.3.193.2.3.19
Remediation & Mitigation
0/3
Do now
0/1
HARDENINGRestrict network access to Vinci Protocol Analyzer—place the device behind a firewall and isolate from business networks
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXUpdate Vinci Protocol Analyzer to version 3.2.3.19 or later
Long-term hardening
0/1
HARDENINGIf remote access is required, implement a VPN with current security updates and ensure the connected devices are also secure
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