CVE-2018-16059Wirelesshart Fieldgate Swg70 Firmware Path Traversal
Endress+Hauser WirelessHART Fieldgate SWG70 3.x devices allow Directory Traversal via the fcgi-bin/wgsetcgi filename parameter.
Published Sep 7, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-16059 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3) affecting Wirelesshart Fieldgate Swg70 Firmware (Endress).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 19, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3
5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
48/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Oct 19, 2023
1868 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Description
Endress+Hauser WirelessHART Fieldgate SWG70 3.x devices allow Directory Traversal via the fcgi-bin/wgsetcgi filename parameter.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 19, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 19, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wirelesshart Fieldgate Swg70 FirmwareEndress | 3.00.07 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 7, 2018
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 19, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 19, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Endress+Hauser WirelessHART Fieldgate SWG70 3.x devices allow Directory Traversal via the fcgi-bin/wgsetcgi filename parameter.
Affected: Wirelesshart Fieldgate Swg70 Firmware (Endress) versions 3.00.07. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Oct 19, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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