CVE-2019-18998: abb asset suite Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 17-02-2020Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-18998 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Improper Access Control vulnerability in abb asset suite. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 55.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.78%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-02-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Insufficient access control in the web interface of ABB Asset Suite versions 9.0 to 9.3, 9.4 prior to 9.4.2.6, 9.5 prior to 9.5.3.2 and 9.6.0 enables full access to directly referenced objects. An attacker with knowledge of a resource's URL can access the resource directly.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Medium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.78%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
55%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.78% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.78%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
- CWE-639Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled KeyThe system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.
Affected systems
Abb1 product
- asset suite9.0 to 9.3 | 9.4 prior to 9.4.2.6 | 9.5 prior to 9.5.3.2 | 9.6.0
Hitachienergy1 product
- asset_suite≥ 9.0.0, ≤ 9.3.0 | ≥ 9.4, < 9.4.2.6 | ≥ 9.5.0, < 9.5.3.2 | 9.6.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-072-02X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource