#VU85250 Use of default credentials in SIMATIC CN 4100 - CVE-2023-49621
Published: January 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85250
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49621
CWE-ID: CWE-1392
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SIMATIC CN 4100
SIMATIC CN 4100
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the usage of default passwords in the "intermediate installation" system state. A remote attacker can use the credentials to gain complete control of the target device.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.