Vulnerability identifier: #VU28548

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12017

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Reason RT430
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Reason RT431
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Reason RT434
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: GE

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an insufficient authentication mechanism in the web application. A remote attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted request to execute arbitrary commands, change the password of the "configuration" user account to modify the configuration of the device, or bypass the authentication required to configure the device and reboot the system. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Reason RT430: All versions

Reason RT431: All versions

Reason RT434: All versions

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External links
http://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-154-05
http://www.gegridsolutions.com/app/ViewFiles.aspx?prod=RT430&type=7

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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