#VU29220 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in ControlEdge PLC and ControlEdge RTU


Published: 2020-06-24

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29220

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10624

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ControlEdge PLC
Server applications / SCADA systems
ControlEdge RTU
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Honeywell International, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data, such as session token.

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

Vulnerable software versions

ControlEdge PLC: R130.2 - R151

ControlEdge RTU: R101 - R151


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-175-02


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.


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