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Advantech iView

Plan Patch8.8ICS-CERT ICSA-25-191-08Jul 10, 2025
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredLow
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary

Advantech iView versions prior to 5.7.05 build 7057 contain multiple input validation vulnerabilities (CWE-79 XSS, CWE-89 SQL injection, CWE-22 path traversal) and command injection flaws (CWE-88) in the web interface. Successful exploitation requires valid user credentials and allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, or disrupt the iView service.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker with network access to Advantech iView could disclose sensitive information, execute arbitrary code on the system, or cause service disruptions to your process visualization and monitoring infrastructure.
Who's at risk
This affects any water authority, utility, or manufacturing operation running Advantech iView for SCADA data visualization, trending, and reporting. Particular concern for sites that expose iView to multiple users or allow remote engineering access.
How it could be exploited
An attacker with network-accessible credentials could inject malicious input through the web interface (CWE-79 cross-site scripting, CWE-89 SQL injection, CWE-22 path traversal) to gain command execution (CWE-88). This allows them to run commands on the iView server hosting your plant dashboards and historical data.
Prerequisites
  • Network access to iView web interface (TCP port typically 80 or 443)
  • Valid user credentials (the CVSS PR:L indicates login is required)
  • iView version prior to 5.7.05 build 7057
Remotely exploitableRequires valid credentials but relatively common in shared engineering environmentsLow attack complexity (web-based input injection)High CVSS score (8.8)Affects process visibility and potential code execution on historian/aggregation layer
Exploitability
Low exploit probability (EPSS 0.9%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
iView: <5.7.05_build_7057<5.7.05 build 70575.7.05 build 7057
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/2
WORKAROUNDRestrict network access to iView from engineering workstations only; block direct internet access and unauthenticated access from business networks
HARDENINGIf remote access to iView is required, enforce it through a VPN tunnel with multi-factor authentication rather than exposing the web interface directly
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXUpdate Advantech iView to version 5.7.05 build 7057 or later
Long-term hardening
0/1
HARDENINGSegregate iView and its data historian network from your corporate network using a firewall with strict ingress/egress rules
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