Use of hard-coded credentials in CP-8031 MASTER MODULE and CP-8050 MASTER MODULE - CVE-2023-33920

 

Use of hard-coded credentials in CP-8031 MASTER MODULE and CP-8050 MASTER MODULE - CVE-2023-33920

Published: June 15, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU77353
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/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-2023-33920
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Siemens
Affected software:
CP-8031 MASTER MODULE
CP-8050 MASTER MODULE

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. An attacker with physical access can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

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


How to mitigate CVE-2023-33920

Install updates from vendor's website.

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