SB2019061305 - Backdoor accounts in WAGO Industrial Managed Switches



SB2019061305 - Backdoor accounts in WAGO Industrial Managed Switches

Published: June 13, 2019 Updated: June 14, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019061305
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12550)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected device using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12549)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded SSH key that cannot be regenerated. A remote unauthenticated attacker with access to the key can compromise the affected device.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.