CVE-2022-3388 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2022-3388, an input validation vulnerability in Hitachi Energy’s MicroSCADA Pro/X SYS600 products, allowing authenticated users to execute remote code at an administrator level. Understand the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
An input validation vulnerability exists in the Monitor Pro interface of MicroSCADA Pro and MicroSCADA X SYS600, allowing an authenticated user to launch an administrator-level remote code execution.
Understanding CVE-2022-3388
This CVE refers to an input validation vulnerability in Hitachi Energy’s MicroSCADA Pro/X SYS600 products, which poses a significant security risk.
What is CVE-2022-3388?
This CVE points to a critical input validation flaw in the Monitor Pro interface of MicroSCADA Pro and MicroSCADA X SYS600 products, enabling authenticated users to execute remote code at an administrator level.
The Impact of CVE-2022-3388
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8. It allows attackers to potentially interfere with the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-3388
This section outlines the specifics of the vulnerability, affected systems, and how it can be exploited.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in the Monitor Pro interface, enabling authenticated users to achieve remote code execution with administrator privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
The vulnerability affects Hitachi Energy's MicroSCADA Pro SYS600 version 9.0 and MicroSCADA X SYS600 version 10.0.
Exploitation Mechanism
An authenticated user can exploit the vulnerability in the Monitor Pro interface to launch administrator-level remote code execution.
Mitigation and Prevention
To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-3388, immediate steps should be taken along with long-term security practices and regular patching.
Immediate Steps to Take
For MicroSCADA Pro SYS600 9.x, update to at least version 9.4 FP2 Hotfix 5 or consider upgrading to version 10.4.1. For MicroSCADA X SYS600 10.x, update to at least version 10.4.1 or apply general mitigation factors.
Long-Term Security Practices
Recommended security practices include maintaining a secure process control network, physically protecting systems, firewall configurations, and following cybersecurity deployment guidelines.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all vulnerable systems are patched with the latest updates and security fixes to prevent exploitation of the input validation vulnerability.