CVE-2022-36970: aveva aveva_edge

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-36970 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in aveva aveva_edge. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.5% 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 20.0 Build: 4201.2111.1802.0000 Service Pack 2. 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 processing of APP files. Crafted data in a APP file can cause the application to execute arbitrary Visual Basic scripts. The user interface fails to provide sufficient indication of the hazard. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17370.

• CWE-356Product UI does not Warn User of Unsafe ActionsThe product's user interface does not warn the user before undertaking an unsafe action on behalf of that user. This makes it easier for attackers to trick users into inflicting damage to their system.