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CVE-2014-0771

7.5 · HIGH

The BWOCXRUN.BwocxrunCtrl.1 control contains a method named “OpenUrlToBuffer.” This method takes a URL as a parameter and returns its contents to the caller in JavaScript.

Published Apr 12, 2014advantechCWE-538EPSS 1.41%

Overview

CVE-2014-0771 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting advantech advantech_webaccess. It was published on April 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The BWOCXRUN.BwocxrunCtrl.1 control contains a method named

“OpenUrlToBuffer.” This method takes a URL as a parameter and returns

its contents to the caller in JavaScript. The URLs are accessed in the

security context of the current browser session. The control does not

perform any URL validation and allows “file://” URLs that access the

local disk.

The method can be used to open a URL (including file URLs) and read

file URLs through JavaScript. This method could also be used to reach

any arbitrary URL to which the browser has access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from advantech. Update advantech_webaccess to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
advantechadvantech_webaccess0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0771?

CVE-2014-0771 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting advantech advantech_webaccess. It was published on April 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0771?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0771?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from advantech. Update advantech_webaccess to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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