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View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.6 ATTENTION: Low attack complexity Vendor: Automated Logic Equipment: WebCTRL Premium Server Vulnerabilities: Open Redirect, Cross-site Scripting 2. RISK EVALUATION Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to deceive a legitimate user into running malicious scripts or redirecting them to malicious websites. 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS 3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS The following Automated Logic products are affected: Automated Logic WebCTRL Server: Version 6.1 Automated Logic WebCTRL Server: Version 7.0 Automated Logic WebCTRL Server: Version 8.0 Automated Logic WebCTRL Server: Version 8.5 Carrier i-Vu: Version 6.1 Carrier i-Vu: Version 7.0 Carrier i-Vu: Version 8.0 Carrier i-Vu: Version 8.5 Automated Logic SiteScan Web: Version 6.1 Automated Logic SiteScan Web: Version 7.0 Automated Logic SiteScan Web: Version 8.0 Automated Logic SiteScan Web: Version 8.5 Automated Logic WebCTRL for OEMs: Version 6.1 Automated Logic WebCTRL for OEMs: Version 7.0 Automated Logic WebCTRL for OEMs: Version 8.0 Automated Logic WebCTRL for OEMs: Version 8.5 3.2 Vulnerability Overview 3.2.1 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') CWE-601 This weakness occurs when an application accepts a user-supplied URL and redirects the user to that URL without proper validation. Attackers can exploit this to redirect victims to malicious sites, often used in phishing or to bypass security controls. CVE-2024-8527 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-8527. A base score of 8.6 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L). 3.2.2 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') CWE-79 Automated Logic WebCTRL could allow an attacker to send a malicious script to an unsuspecting user due to the "wbs" GET parameter not being sanitized. The application includes untrusted data in a web page without proper validation or escaping, allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the user's browser. CVE-2024-8528 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2024-8528. A base score of 5.4 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L). 3.3 BACKGROUND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States 3.4 RESEARCHER Jaryl Low, Thuy D. Nguyen, and Cynthia E. Irvine reported these vulnerabilities to CISA. 4. MITIGATIONS Automated Logic has reported the following: Users are advised to upgrade to the latest available version. These vulnerabilities have been remediated in Web CTRL 9.0. Web CTRL 7.0, Web CTRL 6.1, i-Vu 6.0 are out of support. Additionally, Users are encouraged to follow Automated Logic's [Security Best Practices Checklists for Building Automation Systems (BAS)](https://www.automatedlogic.com/en/media/Security Best Practices for a WebCTRL v8.0 system-522_tcm702-168128.pdf) to ensure alignment with best practices installation guidelines. For more information, visit Carrier's security advisories: https://www.corporate.carrier.com/product-security/advisories-resources/ CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities, such as: Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks: Do not click web links or open attachments in unsolicited email messages. Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams. Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks. No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability is not exploitable remotely. 5. UPDATE HISTORY November 20, 2025: Initial Publication