#VU100990 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in MicroSCADA X SYS600 - CVE-2024-7940

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100990

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7940

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
MicroSCADA X SYS600
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Hitachi Energy

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product exposes a service that is intended for local only to all network interfaces without any authentication. A remote attacker can gain access to the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MicroSCADA X SYS600: 10.2 - 10.5

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External links
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentID=8DBD000160&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-331-04

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.