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CVE-2022-29490

8.5 · HIGH

Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in the Workplace X WebUI of the Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 allows an authenticated user to execute any MicroSCADA internal scripts irrespective o…

Published Sep 12, 2022CWE-285EPSS 0.64%

Overview

CVE-2022-29490 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in the Workplace X WebUI of the Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 allows an authenticated user to execute any MicroSCADA internal scripts irrespective of the authenticated user's role. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 version 10 to version 10.3.1. cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29490?

CVE-2022-29490 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 12, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-29490?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-29490?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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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