Automated Logic WebCTRL 6.1 Path Traversal Arbitrary File Write

### Description The vulnerability is triggered by an authenticated user that can use the manualcommand console in the management panel of the affected application. The ManualCommand() function in ManualCommand.js allows users to perform additional diagnostics and settings overview by using pre-defined set of commands. This can be exploited by using the echo command to write and/or overwrite arbitrary files on the system including directory traversal throughout the system. ### Vendor Automated Logic Corporation - http://www.automatedlogic.com ### Affected Version * ALC WebCTRL, SiteScan Web 6.1 and prior * ALC WebCTRL, i-Vu 6.0 and prior * ALC WebCTRL, i-Vu, SiteScan Web 5.5 and prior * ALC WebCTRL, i-Vu, SiteScan Web 5.2 and prior * Note: Current supported versions are 6.5, 6.1 and 6.0 ### Tested On * Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601) * Apache-Coyote/1.1 * Apache Tomcat/7.0.42 * CJServer/1.1 * Java/1.7.0_25-b17 * Java HotSpot Server VM 23.25-b01 * Ant 1.7.0 * Axis 1.4 * Trove 2.0.2 * Xalan Java 2.4.1 * Xerces-J 2.6.1 ### Vendor Status * [30.01.2017] Vulnerability discovered. * [27.03.2017] Vendor contacted. * [13.04.2017] No response from the vendor. * [14.04.2017] ICS-CERT contacted. * [17.04.2017] ICS-CERT asks details to coordinate with the vendor. * [20.04.2017] Sent details to ICS-CERT. * [21.04.2017] ICS-CERT assigned ticket ID: ICS-VU-696479 to this issue. * [19.05.2017] ICS-CERT informs that the vendor has validated the issues and begun working on patch. * [07.06.2017] Asked ICS-CERT for status update. * [26.06.2017] ICS-CERT responded with vendor info: Vendor has created patch for 6.5 and currently working on patch for 6.1 and 6.0. Patch is available through their tech support organization as an individual patch. * [04.07.2017] Replied to ICS-CERT. * [31.07.2017] ICS-CERT informs that vendor is testing all patches and will shortly communicate to its dealers and installers. Developing an advisory for review and waiting for vendor on specific version details. * [31.07.2017] Replied to ICS-CERT. * [31.07.2017] ICS-CERT provides ZSL a draft advisory for review. * [01.08.2017] Replied to ICS-CERT. * [04.08.2017] Vendor has contacted ZSL with a request for more time. * [04.08.2017] Replied to the vendor and to ICS-CERT with new advisory release date proposal. * [04.08.2017] Vendor contacts ZSL for further discussions and planning. * [04.08.2017] Working with the vendor. * [11.08.2017] Vendor provides update, scheduling official release date to be 22nd of August. * [18.08.2017] Vendor provides mitigation details: ALC applications should always be installed and maintained in accordance with the guidelines found here: http://www.automatedlogic.com/Pages/Security.aspx. In addition ALC has released the following patches: WebCTRL 6.0, Cumulative Patch #13 WebCTRL 6.1, Cumulative Patch #7 WebCTRL 6.5, Cumulative Patch #7 + WS65_Security_Update2.update These patch releases may be obtained on the Automated Logic accounts website or calling Technical Support at 770-429-3002 i-Vu 6.0, Cumulative Patch #13 i-Vu 6.5, Cumulative Patch #7 + WS65_Security_Update2.update The patch release may be obtained by calling Technical Support at 800-277-9852 SiteScan Web Version 6.1, Cumulative Patch #7, and SiteScan Web Version 6.5, Cumulative Patch #7 + WS65_Security_Update2.update. These patches may be obtained by contacting Liebert Services at 1-800-543-2378. End users should contact their Carrier Controls Expert for i-Vu patches for support on installing the patches. * [22.08.2017] Coordinated public security advisory released.