Vulnerability · Published Aug 6, 2020 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2020-16229
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity type confusion in Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.9% (higher than 87% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.9%top 12.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer, Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior. Processing specially crafted project files lacking proper validation of user supplied data may cause a type confusion condition, which may allow remote code execution, disclosure/modification of information, or cause the application to crash.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Advantech WebAccess HMI Designer | Versions 2.1.9.31 and prior |
Weakness: CWE-843
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-219-02 x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-954/ x_refsource_MISC