#VU22300 Credentials management in pCOWeb


Published: 2019-10-25

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22300

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9484

CWE-ID: CWE-255

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
pCOWeb
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Carel

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper management of credentials in the Glen Dimplex Deutschland GmbH implementation. A remote attacker can scan the ports 10000 or 10001 and obtain access via an HTTP session, as demonstrated by reading the modem password (which is 1234), or reconfiguring "party mode" or "vacation mode".

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

pCOWeb: All versions

External links
http://medium.com/@SergiuSechel/insecure-permissions-in-glen-dimplex-deutschland-gmbh-implementatio...

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Unprotected storage of credentials in Carel pCOWeb