ASPECT-Enterprise: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
CVE-2024-6298 is a critical-severity improper validation of specified type of input vulnerability in ASPECT-Enterprise from ABB, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected ASPECT-Enterprise versions: 3.08.01 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 19% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is in the top 2.65% of all scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Update aspect-ent-2_firmware to 3.08.01 or a later version.
- Update aspect-ent-96_firmware to 3.08.01 or a later version.
- Update nexus-2128-a_firmware to 3.08.01 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on search.abb.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABB | ASPECT-Enterprise | 3.08.01 and earlier | Not stated |
| ABB | NEXUS Series | 3.08.01 and earlier | Not stated |
| ABB | MATRIX Series | 3.08.01 and earlier | Not stated |
| ABB | aspect-ent-2_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | aspect-ent-96_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-2128-a_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-2128-f_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-2128_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-2128-g_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-264-a_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-264-f_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-264_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-264-g_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-3-2128_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | nexus-3-264_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | matrix-11_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | matrix-216_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | matrix-232_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | matrix-264_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | aspect-ent-12_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | aspect-ent-256_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
| ABB | matrix-296_firmware | before 3.08.01 | 3.08.01 |
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
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 9.4 | Critical | CNA (ch.abb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 10.0 | Critical | CNA (ch.abb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | NVD |
Official description
Unauthorized file access in WEB Server in ABB ASPECT - Enterprise v3.08.01; NEXUS Series v3.08.01 ; MATRIX Series v3.08.01 allows Attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input
The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type.
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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
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