ASPECT-Enterprise: Unchecked Input for Loop Condition
CVE-2024-13931 is a high-severity unchecked input for loop condition vulnerability in ASPECT-Enterprise from ABB, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with administrator privileges, without any action from a user. Affected ASPECT-Enterprise versions: 3.08.03 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of ASPECT-Enterprise you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB | ASPECT-Enterprise | 3.08.03 and earlier | Not stated |
| ABB | NEXUS Series | 3.08.03 and earlier | Not stated |
| ABB | MATRIX Series | 3.08.03 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- HighAdministrator-level access is required first.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (ch.abb.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 7.5 | High | CNA (ch.abb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.2 | High | CNA (ch.abb.com) |
Official description
Relative Path Traversal vulnerabilities in ASPECT allow access to file resources if session administrator credentials become compromised. This issue affects ASPECT-Enterprise: through 3.08.03; NEXUS Series: through 3.08.03; MATRIX Series: through 3.08.03.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Unchecked Input for Loop Condition
The product does not properly check inputs that are used for loop conditions, potentially leading to a denial of service or other consequences because of excessive looping.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Do not use user-controlled data for loop conditions.
More Unchecked Input for Loop Condition vulnerabilities (CWE-606)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Other vulnerabilities in ASPECT-Enterprise
- 7.6 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.4 High severity
- 7.6 High severity
- 7.3 High severity
- 8.0 High severity
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