#VU47730 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert


Published: 2020-10-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47730

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of a hard-coded cryptographic key in the default configuration file. A remote attacker can decrypt the sensitive data on the target system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert: 3.1.iso


External links
http://srcincite.io/pocs/src-2020-0010.py.txt


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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