Webhmi
CVE-2016-2289
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionCVE.org
Directory traversal vulnerability in ICONICS WebHMI 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to read configuration files, and consequently discover password hashes, via unspecified vectors.
AnalysisAI
Directory traversal vulnerability in ICONICS WebHMI 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to read configuration files, and consequently discover password hashes, via unspecified vectors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Directory traversal vulnerability in ICONICS WebHMI 9 and earlier allows remote attackers to read configuration files, and consequently discover password hashes, via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Iconics Webhmi.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.
The software allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types to the WebHMI portal, that may be automa
The authentication algorithm of the WebHMI portal is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result
A user with administrative privileges in Distributed Data Systems WebHMI 4.1.1.7662 may send OS commands to execute on t
A user with administrative privileges in Distributed Data Systems WebHMI 4.1.1.7662 can store a script that could impact
Same weakness CWE-22 – Path Traversal
View allSame technique Path Traversal
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