Vulnerability identifier: #VU14550
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:W/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
eSOMS
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: ABB
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication. A remote unauthenticated attacker can achieve unauthorized access to the system when LDAP is set to allow anonymous authentication, and specific key values within the eSOMS web.config file are present.
Mitigation
ABB plans to release a new version of eSOMS on September 28, 2018 to address this issue.
NCCIC recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should:
Vulnerable software versions
eSOMS: 6.0.2
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-240-04
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.