Multiple vulnerabilities in ABB IP Gateway
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-7931 CVE-2017-7906 CVE-2017-7933 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 CWE-352 CWE-256 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
IP Gateway Hardware solutions / Routers for home users |
| Vendor | ABB |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU13186
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7931
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can access a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, obtain the configuration files and application pages without authentication.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIP Gateway: All versions
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-156-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Cross-site request forgery
EUVDB-ID: #VU13187
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7906
CWE-ID:
CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform CSRF attack.
The weakness exists due to insufficient CSRF protections. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted HTML page or URL, trick the victim into visiting it, gain access to the system and perform arbitrary actions.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIP Gateway: All versions
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-156-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Unprotected Storage of Credentials
EUVDB-ID: #VU13188
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7933
CWE-ID:
CWE-256 - Unprotected Storage of Credentials
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to some configuration files contain passwords stored in plain-text. A remote attacker can obtain arbitrary data and gain unauthorized access to the system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsIP Gateway: All versions
External linkshttp://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-156-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
