Use of hard-coded credentials in Honeywell ControlEdge



Published: 2022-09-01
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-30318
CWE-ID CWE-798
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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ControlEdge PLC
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use of hard-coded credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU66910

Risk: High

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-2022-30318

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

Exploit availability: No

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 application code. A remote 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 updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ControlEdge PLC: before 151.2

External links

http://www.forescout.com/blog/
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-06


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.



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