Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in APROL - CVE-2024-8314

 

Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm in APROL - CVE-2024-8314

Published: April 4, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU107005
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8314
CWE-ID: CWE-303
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
Affected software:
APROL

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in the session handling. A remote user can take over a currently active user session without login credentials.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-8314

Install updates from vendor's website.

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