Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | Sensitive files such as configuration files, credentials, or system files can be read, potentially leading to further compromise. With a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM), this represents a moderate risk. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker modifies a file parameter to include directory traversal sequences (../../etc/passwd) to read arbitrary files from the server filesystem. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026
A vulnerability exists in Advantech iView in NetworkServlet.processImportRequest() that could allow for a directory traversal attack. This issue requires an authenticated attacker with at least user-level privileges. A specific parameter is not properly sanitized or normalized, potentially allowing an attacker to determine the existence of arbitrary files on the server.
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RemediationAI
Validate and sanitize file path inputs. Use a whitelist of allowed files or directories. Implement chroot jails or containerization.
Affected VersionsENISA
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Path traversal allows an attacker to access files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths with sequences like '../'.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
Lifecycle Timeline
2Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-46704 presents moderate security risk, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3. This could allow unauthorized file access. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict file access via WAF, implement allowlists.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.
The affected product is vulnerable to two instances of command injection, which may allow an attacker to remotely execut
Access to the Advantech iView versions prior to v5.7.03.6112 configuration are missing authentication, which may allow a
An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability exists in Advantech iView versions prior to v5.7.4 build 6752. Rated high s
An SQL injection vulnerability in Advantech iView 5.7.04.6469. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is rem
The affected product is vulnerable to directory traversal, which may allow an attacker to access unauthorized files and
The affected product’s configuration is vulnerable due to missing authentication, which may allow an attacker to change
Advantech iView versions prior to v5.7.03.6112 are vulnerable to a SQL injection, which may allow an attacker to escalat
Advantech iView, Versions 5.7 and prior. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable,
Advantech iView, versions 5.6 and prior, has an improper input validation vulnerability. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9
Advantech iView, versions 5.6 and prior, has an improper authentication for critical function (CWE-306) issue. Rated cri
Advantech iView, versions 5.6 and prior, is vulnerable to multiple path traversal vulnerabilities that could allow an at
Advantech iView, versions 5.6 and prior, has an improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (“command
EUVD-2025-21081
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