In Advantech WebAccess versions V8.2_20170817 and prior, WebAccess versions V8.3.0 and prior, WebAccess Dashboard versions V.2.0.15 and prior, WebAccess Scada Node versions prior to 8.3.1, and WebAccess/NMS 2.0.3 and prior, an origin validation error vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker can create a malicious web site, steal session cookies, and access data of authenticated users.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 4 products from advantech, from advantech, from advantech and 1 other, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2018-05-15T22:29:00.363
2026-06-17T01:34:13.953
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
4.9
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | advantech | webaccess | ≤ 8.2_20170817 | Yes |
| Application | advantech | webaccess | ≤ 8.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | advantech | webaccess_dashboard | ≤ 2.0.15 | Yes |
| Application | advantech | webaccess_scada | < 8.3.1 | Yes |
| Application | advantech | webaccess\/nms | ≤ 2.0.3 | Yes |
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