CVE-2022-28686: aveva aveva_edge Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-28686 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in aveva aveva_edge. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 29-03-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 18-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of APP files. The process loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17114.

• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.