SB2022090139 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Contec FLEXLAN FX3000 and FX2000 series

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SB2022090139 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Contec FLEXLAN FX3000 and FX2000 series

Published: September 1, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022090139
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Hidden functionality (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36158)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in software. A remote user on the local network can use this functionality to gain full access to the application and execute arbitrary OS command with an administrative privileges.


2) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-36159)

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 on the local network can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References