CVE-2024-7013
📋 TL;DR
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Control FPWIN Pro programming software allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious project file. This affects all versions up to 7.7.2.0. Industrial organizations using this PLC programming software are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Control FPWIN Pro
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise with attacker gaining full control of the engineering workstation, potentially enabling lateral movement to PLCs and industrial networks.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation or malware installation on engineering workstations, leading to production disruption or data theft.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if workstations are isolated, users have minimal privileges, and project files are validated before opening.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires user interaction (opening malicious file). No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for latest patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://industry.panasonic.com/jp/ja/products/fasys/plc/software/fpwinpro7
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Panasonic's advisory page
2. Download latest version of Control FPWIN Pro
3. Uninstall current version
4. Install updated version
5. Restart system
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict project file handling
windowsConfigure Windows to open FPWIN Pro project files with caution or use application whitelisting
User awareness training
allTrain engineers to only open project files from trusted sources
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate engineering workstations from production networks
- Implement strict file validation procedures for all project files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Control FPWIN Pro version in Help > About. If version is 7.7.2.0 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
In FPWIN Pro: Help > AboutVerify Fix Applied:
Verify installed version is newer than 7.7.2.0 and test opening known-good project files.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes in FPWIN Pro
- Unusual process creation from fpwinpro.exe
- Multiple failed file open attempts
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from engineering workstations
- File transfers to/from engineering stations
SIEM Query:
source="windows" AND process="fpwinpro.exe" AND (event_id=1000 OR event_id=1001)