CVE-2018-8840 describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting InduSoft Web Studio v8.1 and prior, and InTouch Machine Edition 2017 v8.1 and prior. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by sending specially crafted packets during tag, alarm, or event-related actions. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability allows for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, requiring no user interaction. Despite its high severity and potential for remote exploitation, there is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:indusoft:web_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:industrial-software:intouch_machine_edition_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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