Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Alerts

SpiderControl SCADA Web Server Vulnerability

September 10, 2024
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in Alerts

SpiderControl SCADA Web Server, a critical HMI program by iniNet Solutions GmbH, is vulnerable to an unauthenticated file upload flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-8232. This vulnerability allows attackers to upload specially crafted malicious files without requiring authentication, leading to a high risk of remote code execution. Versions of SpiderControl SCADA Web Server up to 2.09 are affected, and the flaw is rated with a CVSS v4 score of 8.7, highlighting the critical nature of the vulnerability. The affected systems are primarily deployed in critical manufacturing sectors worldwide, further increasing the potential for severe impact.

The vulnerability was reported by Elex CyberSecurity, Inc. to CERT/CC in early 2024. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code or gain unauthorized access to the affected systems. The issue stems from the unrestricted file upload functionality, which does not properly validate the type of file being uploaded. Consequently, this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to inject harmful files into the system, potentially compromising its integrity and security.

To address this issue, iniNet Solutions released an updated version of the SpiderControl SCADA Web Server, version 3.2.2, which resolves the flaw. The company emphasizes that the server should be used in a protected environment and recommends not connecting control system software directly to the Internet. If remote access is necessary, the vendor advises using managed infrastructures and more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), to minimize the risk of exploitation. CISA also recommends additional measures to reduce the attack surface, such as ensuring that control systems are not exposed to the internet and employing firewalls.

CISA further advises organizations to follow industry best practices and conduct risk assessments before deploying defensive measures. They also encourage organizations to implement cybersecurity strategies to proactively defend industrial control systems (ICS). While no public exploitation of this vulnerability has been reported so far, CISA continues to track and monitor potential threats. Organizations are urged to upgrade their systems and adopt comprehensive cybersecurity defenses to protect against potential attacks targeting ICS infrastructure.

 

Reference:

  • iniNet Solutions SpiderControl SCADA Web Server

Tags: CISACyber AlertsCyber Alerts 2024Cyber threatsElex CyberSecurity InciniNet Solutions GmbHSeptember 2024SpiderControl SCADA Web ServerVulnerabilities
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Smishing targets routers in Belgium 2025

Smishing targets routers in Belgium 2025

October 2, 2025
Smishing targets routers in Belgium 2025

Outlook Bug Causes Repeated Crashes

October 2, 2025
Smishing targets routers in Belgium 2025

MatrixPDF Toolkit Turns PDFs Into Lures

October 2, 2025
Microsoft Sentinel Unveils AI SIEM

Apple Pushes iPhone and Mac Updates

October 1, 2025
Microsoft Sentinel Unveils AI SIEM

Tesla Fixes TCU Bug With USB Risk

October 1, 2025
Microsoft Sentinel Unveils AI SIEM

EvilAI Malware Posing As AI Tools

October 1, 2025

Latest Alerts

Outlook Bug Causes Repeated Crashes

Smishing targets routers in Belgium 2025

MatrixPDF Toolkit Turns PDFs Into Lures

Tesla Fixes TCU Bug With USB Risk

Apple Pushes iPhone and Mac Updates

EvilAI Malware Posing As AI Tools

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Allianz Life July Breach Hits 1.5M

    Dealership Software Breach Hits 766k

    Suffolk Website Down After Cyber-Attack

    WestJet Confirms Data Breach

    Ransomware Gang Recruits Reporter

    US Surveillance Hack Exposes Data

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial