#VU66739 Improper Authentication in Softing AG products - CVE-2022-2336

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66739

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-2022-2336

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Secure Integration Server
Other software / Other software solutions
edgeConnector
Other software / Other software solutions
edgeAggregator
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Softing AG

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software ships with the default administrator credentials as "admin" and password as "admin" and does not ask the user to change the password. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Secure Integration Server: 1.22

edgeConnector: 3.1

edgeAggregator: 3.1

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-228-04
https://industrial.softing.com/fileadmin/psirt/downloads/syt-2022-6.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1161/

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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.