#VU13188 Unprotected Storage of Credentials in IP Gateway - CVE-2017-7933

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13188

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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-2017-7933

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IP Gateway
Hardware solutions / Routers for home users

Vendor: ABB

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to some configuration files contain passwords stored in plain-text. A remote attacker can obtain arbitrary data and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IP Gateway: All versions

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-156-01

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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.