SB2022090709 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4

Security Bulletin ID SB2022090709

Severity

Low

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 2

Exploitation vector Local access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35530)

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to login authentication bypass by using alternative paths or channels. A local administrator can change an existing user’s password and gain authorized access into the system.

2) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35531)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in a particular configuration setting field. A local administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

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