Improper authentication in eSOMS - CVE-2018-14805
Published: August 28, 2018 / Updated: August 29, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14550
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14805
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: ABB
Affected software:
eSOMS
eSOMS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote unauthenticated attacker can achieve unauthorized access to the system when LDAP is set to allow anonymous authentication, and specific key values within the eSOMS web.config file are present.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-14805
ABB plans to release a new version of eSOMS on September 28, 2018 to address this issue.
NCCIC recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should:
NCCIC recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should:
- Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet.
- Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls, and isolate them from the business network.
- When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize that VPN is only as secure as the connected devices