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Advantech iView

Plan PatchCVSS 7.5ICS-CERT ICSA-25-338-07Dec 4, 2025
Advantech
Attack path
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityLow
User InteractionNone needed
Summary

Advantech iView version 5.7.05.7057 and earlier contain a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to disclose sensitive information, modify data, or delete records from the iView database. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 with a network attack vector and no authentication required. Advantech has released a fix in version 5.8.1.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker with network access to iView could read sensitive configuration or operational data, or modify/delete information stored in the system. This could compromise plant monitoring, reporting accuracy, or system integrity depending on what data iView manages in your environment.
Who's at risk
Organizations using Advantech iView for SCADA monitoring, data logging, or operational reporting should prioritize this update. This affects water utilities, electric utilities, and other critical infrastructure operators who rely on iView for plant visibility and historical data management.
How it could be exploited
An attacker sends a malformed SQL query or database command to iView over the network. The application does not properly validate or escape the input, allowing the attacker to read data from the database backend, alter records, or delete information without needing to authenticate.
Prerequisites
  • Network access to iView application (typically port 80 or 443)
  • iView version 5.7.05.7057 or earlier running
  • No authentication required
remotely exploitableno authentication requiredlow complexityhigh CVSS (7.5)SQL injection vulnerability
Exploitability
Unlikely to be exploited — EPSS score 0.0%
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
iView: 5.7.05.70575.7.05.70575.8.1
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/1
WORKAROUNDRestrict network access to iView to only authorized workstations and engineering systems; use firewall rules to block inbound connections from untrusted networks
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXUpdate Advantech iView to version 5.8.1 or later
Long-term hardening
0/2
HARDENINGIsolate iView and its database backend on a dedicated engineering network segment separate from general IT and business networks
HARDENINGIf remote access to iView is required, implement VPN with strong authentication and encryption rather than exposing the application directly to the network
View full CISA ICS-CERT advisory
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Advantech iView | CVSS 7.5 - OTPulse