CVE-2024-5402: mint workbench — Fix

Description

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in ABB Mint Workbench. A local attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service. This issue affects Mint Workbench I versions: from 5866 before 5868.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
abb	mint_workbench	5866 — 5868

References

Advisories & Patches

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108469A7912&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=1&Action=Launch https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108469A7912&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=1&Action=Launch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5402? +

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in ABB Mint Workbench. A local attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service. This issue affects Mint Workbench I versions: from 5866 before 5868. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-5402? +

CVE-2024-5402 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5402? +

CVE-2024-5402 affects products from abb, specifically: mint_workbench. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5402? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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