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Advantech iView

Plan PatchCVSS 8.8ICS-CERT ICSA-25-191-08Jul 10, 2025
Advantech
Attack path
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredLow
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary

Advantech iView versions prior to 5.7.05 build 7057 contain command injection (CWE-88), SQL injection (CWE-89), path traversal (CWE-22), and cross-site scripting (CWE-79) vulnerabilities. These flaws allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands, manipulate the underlying database, access unauthorized files, or inject malicious scripts into the application. Successful exploitation could result in disclosure of sensitive information, remote code execution on the iView server, or disruption of monitoring and alerting services.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker with valid credentials could inject malicious code into iView, steal sensitive data, or disrupt monitoring and control operations at your facility. This includes command injection, SQL injection, and path traversal vulnerabilities that could compromise the integrity of your industrial data and process visibility.
Who's at risk
Water utilities, electric utilities, and other municipal infrastructure operators who use Advantech iView for industrial process monitoring and control. This includes any organization using iView versions before 5.7.05 build 7057 to monitor PLCs, RTUs, or other control devices.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with valid iView credentials could craft malicious input—such as specially formatted commands, SQL queries, or file paths—sent to the iView application over the network. The application would process this input unsafely, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the iView server, access files outside intended directories, or manipulate the database underlying your control system monitoring.
Prerequisites
  • Valid iView user credentials (engineering or operator account)
  • Network access to iView application port
  • iView running version prior to 5.7.05 build 7057
requires valid credentials (authenticated attack)high CVSS score (8.8)low network complexityaffects industrial monitoring visibilitycould allow remote code execution
Exploitability
Some exploitation risk — EPSS score 1.8%
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
iView: <5.7.05_build_7057<5.7.05 build 70575.7.05 build 7057
Remediation & Mitigation
0/5
Do now
0/1
WORKAROUNDRestrict network access to iView ports to authorized users only using firewall rules; do not expose iView directly to the internet or untrusted networks
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/2

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXUpdate iView to version 5.7.05 build 7057 or later
HARDENINGReview and enforce strong password policies for iView user accounts to limit credential compromise risk
Long-term hardening
0/2
HARDENINGPlace iView behind a corporate firewall and isolate it from business network segments
HARDENINGIf remote access to iView is required, use a VPN with current patches and ensure all VPN endpoints are secured
View full CISA ICS-CERT advisory
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