Multiple vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy TXpert Hub CoreTec 4

Published: 2022-09-07

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-35530 CVE-2021-35531
CWE-ID	CWE-288 CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Local
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	TXpert Hub CoreTec 4 Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Hitachi Energy

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU67051

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35530

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TXpert Hub CoreTec 4: 2.0.0 - 2.2.1

External links

http://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000080&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch&utm_campaign=&utm_content=2022.04_5763_Cybersecurity%20Advisory%20Update_May_03&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU67052

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35531

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')