CVE-2024-6298
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedUnauthorized file access in WEB Server in ABB ASPECT - Enterprise v3.08.01; NEXUS Series v3.08.01 ; MATRIX Series v3.08.01 allows Attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceUnauthorized file access vulnerability in the WEB Server component of ABB ASPECT Enterprise, NEXUS Series, and MATRIX Series v3.08.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability stems from improper access controls on the web server that enable path traversal or file inclusion, leading to remote code execution.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 3.08.01<= 3.08.01<= 3.08.01<= 3.08.01<= 3.08.01<= 3.08.01<= 3.08.01<= 3.08.01CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the ABB ASPECT firmware versionAccess the device management interface or check the system information page. For command-line access, use the device's built-in diagnostics or configuration tool to retrieve the firmware version. Typical paths may include the web interface 'About' page or the device's System > Status section.Affected if The firmware version is 3.08.01 or lower (any version <= 3.08.01) on ABB ASPECT Enterprise, NEXUS Series, or MATRIX Series products.
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Confirm the WEB Server component is enabledCheck the device configuration settings or web server status page. Look for settings related to HTTP/HTTPS server, web interface, or remote management. Verify if the web server is listening on ports 80 or 443 (or custom ports).Affected if The web server component is active and accessible on the network.
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Test for path traversal vulnerabilitySend HTTP requests with directory traversal sequences (such as ../../etc/passwd, ../../windows/win.ini, or ..%2f..%2f) to the web server endpoints. Compare the responses to determine if file contents are returned outside the expected web root directory.Affected if The web server returns file contents from paths outside the intended web document root, indicating the path traversal vulnerability is present.
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Inspect web server access logs for exploitation attemptsReview the ABB ASPECT web server access logs for unusual patterns such as multiple requests containing ../ sequences, null byte injection, or encoded path traversal characters. Log locations may vary by device configuration.Affected if Recent or historical log entries show path traversal patterns or evidence of unauthorized file access attempts.
You are affected if your ABB ASPECT device runs firmware version 3.08.01 or lower AND has the web server component enabled and accessible, as this combination allows the path traversal vulnerability to be exploited.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataApply vendor-supplied patch or upgrade to a corrected version of ABB ASPECT. If patching is not immediately possible, restrict network access to the web server interface and implement web application firewall rules to detect and block unauthorized file access attempts.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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