Siemens Solid Edge WPHelper ActiveX Control OpenInEditor Method Arbitrary Command Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 66840

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Synopsis

The remote host has an ActiveX control that is affected by a command execution vulnerability.

Description

The remote host has the Siemens Solid Edge WebPartHelper ActiveX control installed. This control is affected by a command execution vulnerability. By tricking a user into opening a specially crafted web page, an attacker could potentially execute arbitrary system commands via the 'OpenInEditor()' method.

Solution

Disable the WebPartHelper ActiveX control.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 66840

File Name: siemens_solidedge_webparthelper_activex.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 6/7/2013

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/a:siemens:solid_edge

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/26/2013

Reference Information

BID: 60158

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