Use of hard-coded credentials in Johnson Controls American Dynamics victor Video Management System

1) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU57782

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19492

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in event_socket.conf.xml. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

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

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

American Dynamics victor Video Management System: 5.7

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-301-01
http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/-/media/jci/cyber-solutions/product-security-advisories/2021/jci-psa-2021-19.pdf?la=en&hash=16FBCD0FEA1F0D7470544D27B3A4633BE9E64BC6

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.