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ICSA-19-017-02  ·  Published 2019-01-17  ·  View on CISA ICS-CERT ↗

ABB CP400 Panel Builder TextEditor 2.0

CVSS 7.0 HIGH

Risk Summary

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, and cause a denial-of-service condition within the Text Editor application.

CVEs (1)

Remediations

  • ABB recommends users of affected Versions 2.0.7.05 and prior update to the latest Version 2.1.7.21, which can be requested at the following location:
  • For additional information, see the ABB advisory ABBVU-IACT-3BSE091042 at the following location:
  • SECURITY - CP400 Panel Builder TextEditor 2.0, Improper input validation vulnerability ABBVU-IACT-3BSE091042
  • Conduct or reinforce cybersecurity awareness training for users.
  • Follow general cybersecurity best practice recommendations for industrial control systems.
  • Be aware that it is possible to infect Panel Builder files with malware.
  • Be careful with files that are received unexpectedly and/or from unexpected sources.
  • Carefully inspect any files transferred between computers, scan them with up-to-date antivirus software, so that only legitimate files are transferred.
  • Manage user accounts following the principle of least privilege.
  • More information on recommended practices can be found in ABB's Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems paper - 3BSE032547.

Affected Vendors

ABB

Affected Products (1)

ABB · CP400PB Panel Builder for CP405 and CP408 <= 2.0.7.05

Affected Sectors

Chemical, Critical Manufacturing, Dams, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Water and Wastewater

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