Use of Weak Credentials in Kieback&Peter products - CVE-2024-43698

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98822

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 9.3 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43698

CWE-ID: CWE-1391

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The vulnerability exists due to use of weak credentials. A remote attacker can gain administrative access.

DDC4002
DDC4100
DDC4200
DDC4040e
DDC4200-L
DDC4020e
DDC4400
DDC4400e
DDC4002e
DDC4200e

Install update from vendor's website.

DDC4040e - update to 1.21.0
DDC4020e - update to 1.21.0
DDC4400e - update to 1.21.0
DDC4002e - update to 1.21.0
DDC4200e - update to 1.21.0

• https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-291-05

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Kieback&Peter DDC4000 Series