1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CVSS v3 6.5
ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity/public exploits are available 
Vendor: Scada-LTS 
Equipment: Scada-LTS 
Vulnerability: Cross-site Scripting 

2. RISK EVALUATION

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow loss of sensitive information and execution of arbitrary code. 

3. TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following versions of Scada-LTS, an open-source HMI, are affected: 

Scada-LTS Versions 2.7.4 and prior 

3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

3.2.1 IMPROPER NEUTRALIZATION OF INPUT DURING WEB PAGE GENERATION (‘CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING’) CWE-79 

Scada-LTS versions 2.7.4 and prior are vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This could allow a remote attacker to craft malicious URLs that may execute arbitrary code in an authenticated user’s browser and print sensitive information. 

CVE-2015-1179 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). 

3.3 BACKGROUND

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Energy 
COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide 
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Open-source Project 

3.4 RESEARCHER

Hunter Wodzenski reported this vulnerability to CISA. 

4. MITIGATIONS

Scada-LTS has fixed this vulnerability and Scada-LTS users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.7.4.1 or later. 

CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should:

Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure they are not accessible from the Internet.
Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks.
When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as its connected devices.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.