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CVE-2016-0854: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the uploadImageCommon function in the UploadAjaxAction script in...

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the uploadImageCommon function in the UploadAjaxAction script in the WebAccess Dashboard Viewer in Advantech WebAccess before 8.1 allows remote attackers to write to files of arbitrary types via unspecified vectors.

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Advantech WebAccess Dashboard Viewer before 8.1 allowed remote users to upload arbitrary file types through an image upload path. For exposed industrial monitoring systems, this can create serious compromise risk because an attacker may be able to place unauthorized files on the server. Organizations running Advantech WebAccess Dashboard Viewer before 8.1 are the likely exposure group, especially if WebAccess is reachable from external or untrusted networks. Treat as high priority for any exposed industrial environment. The issue affects file placement on WebAccess servers and has public exploit references, so unsupported or pre-8.1 systems should be upgraded or isolated promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 8.1 or later.; Review ICS-CERT and Advantech guidance for exact fixed builds.; Restrict WebAccess access to trusted management networks only..

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