Overview
CVE-2023-7206 is a critical vulnerability that resides in Horner Automation Cscape versions 9.90 SP10 and prior. This vulnerability has the potential to allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. The importance of this vulnerability cannot be overstated, due to its potential for exploitation by malicious actors to gain unauthorized control of affected systems, manipulate data, or carry out other harmful actions.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2023-7206
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Arbitrary Code Execution, potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Horner Automation Cscape | Versions 9.90 SP10 and prior
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability stems from a flaw in the way Cscape handles CSP files. When a user opens a maliciously crafted CSP file, the vulnerability is triggered, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. This could be used to take control of the system, manipulate or steal data, install further malware, or carry out other malicious activities.
Conceptual Example Code
A conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited would involve an attacker tricking a user into opening a malicious CSP file. The file could be disguised as a legitimate document and sent to the user via email or another communication channel. Upon opening the file, the malicious code would be executed, exploiting the vulnerability.
Please note that this is a conceptual example and not actual exploit code. For ethical reasons, we do not provide real exploit code. The example below is a simplified representation of what a malicious CSP file might contain:
<document>
<script>
// malicious code goes here
run_malicious_code();
</script>
</document>Mitigation
As a mitigation measure, users are advised to apply the vendor-supplied patch as soon as it becomes available. Until then, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation strategy. Users should also be cautious of opening CSP files from unknown or untrusted sources.