SB2019070406 - Backdoor account in ABB CP635 HMI



SB2019070406 - Backdoor account in ABB CP635 HMI

Published: July 4, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019070406
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7225)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in code, which are IdalMaster:idal123 and exor:exor. An attacker can use these credentials to login to ABB HMI to read/write HMI configuration files and also to reset the device.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.