High

Directory Traversal in GE Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY CimWebServer

IdentifiersCVE-2014-0751CWE-22· Improper Limitation of a Pathname…

CVE-2014-0751 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the CimWebServer.exe (WebView component) of GE Intelligent Platforms Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY (prior to 8.2 SIM 24) and Proficy Process Systems with CIMPLICITY. The flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to send crafted messages to TCP port 10212, exploiting improper path validation to traverse directories and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the handling of file paths, enabling attackers to load and execute arbitrary shell code from remote locations.

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ANALYST BRIEF

Impact, mitigation & remediation

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with the privileges of the CimWebServer process, potentially leading to full system compromise. Attackers can gain unauthorized access, manipulate or disrupt industrial control processes, and pivot to other systems within the network. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated attackers and poses significant risk to industrial environments relying on GE Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

Minimize network exposure of control system devices and ensure they are not accessible from the internet. Place control system networks behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks. Use secure remote access methods such as VPNs. Conduct risk assessments and follow NCCIC/ICS-CERT recommended practices for industrial control systems. Monitor for suspicious activity and report incidents to NCCIC/ICS-CERT.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY 8.2 SIM 24 update or later, as provided by GE. Ensure all systems are updated to a non-vulnerable version. Follow GE's security advisories (GEIP13-05 and GEIP13-06) for detailed remediation steps. Remove or restrict access to vulnerable CimWebServer components if updates cannot be immediately applied.

PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

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No public exploit code observed for this vulnerability.

EXPOSURE SURFACE

Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType

General ElectricIntelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi/Scada Cimplicityapplication

General ElectricIntelligent Platforms Proficy Hmi%2fscada Cimplicityapplication

General ElectricIntelligent Platforms Proficy Process Systems With Cimplicityapplication

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ACTIVITY FEED

Recent activity

1 sources tracked across advisories and community write-ups. News coverage will land here when it surfaces.

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Threat actor evidence1

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Associated malware2

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Detection signatures

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Vendor-by-vendor mapping

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