ABB Cylon’s Path to Chaos: Authenticated Path Traversal Vulnerability Exposed
The ABB Cylon controller dances with danger as it suffers from an authenticated path traversal vulnerability. This flaw, found in the ethernetUpdate.php script, can lead to IP address chaos and system compromise. It’s like letting a toddler loose in a control room—expect unexpected changes!
Hot Take:
In a plot twist that could rival a soap opera, ABB Cylon’s Aspect controller has been caught with its pants down, thanks to a spicy path traversal vulnerability. Looks like this “award-winning” energy management solution might win another award: the Golden Raspberry for Worst Security Hole!
Key Points:
- ABB Cylon Aspect 3.08.02 has an authenticated path traversal vulnerability.
- The vulnerability is exploited through the ‘devName’ POST parameter in the ethernetUpdate.php script.
- Potential consequences include configuration tampering, system compromise, and denial of service.
- Tested on various platforms including different Linux kernels and processors.
- Discovered by cybersecurity expert Gjoko “LiquidWorm” Krstic.
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