CVE-2018-11517 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

mySCADA myPRO 7 allows remote attackers to discover all ProjectIDs in a project by exploiting a vulnerability through specific requests.

Understanding CVE-2018-11517

Remote attackers can exploit a vulnerability in mySCADA myPRO 7 to identify all ProjectIDs within a project by sending specific requests to a TCP port.

What is CVE-2018-11517?

The vulnerability in mySCADA myPRO 7 allows attackers to enumerate ProjectIDs by sending requests with specific parameter values to a designated TCP port.

The Impact of CVE-2018-11517

Remote attackers can potentially access sensitive project information within mySCADA myPRO 7 installations.
Unauthorized users may gather ProjectIDs, potentially leading to further security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-11517

The technical aspects of the vulnerability in mySCADA myPRO 7.

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending requests with parameter values ranging from 870000 to 875000 to TCP port 11010.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: mySCADA myPRO 7
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers send t=0&rq=0 requests to TCP port 11010 with prj parameter values between 870000 and 875000.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2018-11517.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement network-level controls to restrict access to TCP port 11010.
Monitor network traffic for suspicious requests targeting the vulnerable port.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update mySCADA myPRO 7 to the latest version to patch known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address potential weaknesses in the system.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by mySCADA to address the vulnerability and enhance system security.