#VU64687 Weak password requirements in SEPCOS Single Package - CVE-2022-1668

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64687

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1668

CWE-ID: CWE-521

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SEPCOS Single Package
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Sécheron

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform brute-force attack and guess the password.

The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements. An attacker can obtain OS superuser privileges over the open TCP port for SSH.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SEPCOS Single Package: before 1.23.21

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-174-03

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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