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Scada Lts CVE-2023-33472

HIGH
Code Injection (CWE-94)
2024-01-13 cve@mitre.org
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Code injection prevention, sandbox exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.15%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could inject and execute arbitrary code within the application by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 3.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

An issue was discovered in Scada-LTS v2.7.5.2 build 4551883606 and before, allows remote attackers with low-level authentication to escalate privileges, execute arbitrary code, and obtain sensitive. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 CVSS 8.8

An issue was discovered in Scada-LTS v2.7.5.2 build 4551883606 and before, allows remote attackers with low-level authentication to escalate privileges, execute arbitrary code, and obtain sensitive in

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. An issue was discovered in Scada-LTS v2.7.5.2 build 4551883606 and before, allows remote attackers with low-level authentication to escalate privileges, execute arbitrary code, and obtain sensitive information via Event Handlers function. Affected products include: Scada-Lts.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jun 11, 2025 - 17:15 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2024 - 02:15 nvd
HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in Scada-LTS v2.7.5.2 build 4551883606 and before, allows remote attackers with low-level authentication to escalate privileges, execute arbitrary code, and obtain sensitive information via Event Handlers function.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using Scada-LTS face significant risk from CVE-2023-33472, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
3.1%
Top 13% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 3.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

67
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +3
CVSS: +44
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Code Injection CRITICAL

Code injection occurs when an application accepts user input and passes it directly into a language interpreter or evaluator without proper sanitization.

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:scada-lts:scada-lts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2026-19656 CRITICAL
9.9 Aug 12

Privileged remote code execution in ScadaLTS 2.7.8.1 lets any authenticated user - including accounts holding only low-p

CVE-2026-84860 HIGH
8.8 Sep 16

Authorization bypass in ScadaLTS 2.8.1-release-candidate build 0 lets any authenticated user invoke restricted DWR metho

CVE-2026-84858 HIGH
8.8 Sep 16

Authenticated remote code execution in ScadaLTS 2.8.1-release-candidate build 0 allows any holder of a low-privilege acc

CVE-2026-84859 MEDIUM
6.5 Sep 16

Authenticated blind SQL injection in ScadaLTS 2.8.1-release-candidate build 0 lets any logged-in user with the lowest pr

CVE-2026-19657 MEDIUM
6.1 Aug 12

Reflected cross-site scripting in ScadaLTS 2.7.8.1 enables an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaS

CVE-2025-13791 LOW POC
2.1 Nov 30

A vulnerability was identified in Scada-LTS up to 2.7.8.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remot

CVE-2025-13790 LOW POC
2.1 Nov 30

A vulnerability was determined in Scada-LTS up to 2.7.8.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remot

CVE-2025-9139 LOW POC
2.1 Aug 19

A vulnerability was determined in Scada-LTS 2.7.8.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely ex

CVE-2025-7729 LOW POC
2.0 Jul 17

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in Scada-LTS up to version 2.7.8.1 allows authenticated remote attackers to inject mal

CVE-2025-7728 LOW POC
2.0 Jul 17

Stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in Scada-LTS up to 2.7.8.1 allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts via

CVE-2025-9137 LOW POC
2.0 Aug 19

A vulnerability has been found in Scada-LTS 2.7.8.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely ex

CVE-2025-9388 LOW POC
2.0 Aug 24

A vulnerability was determined in Scada-LTS up to 2.7.8.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remot

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