#VU63068 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Hardware solutions


Published: 2022-05-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63068

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24044

CWE-ID: CWE-307

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Desigo DXR2
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Desigo PXC3
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Desigo PXC4
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
Desigo PXC5
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the login functionality of the application does not employ any countermeasures against Password Spraying attacks or Credential Stuffing attacks. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-626968.pdf


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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