#VU7264 Authentication bypass in U.motion Builder - CVE-2017-9957

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7264

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9957

CWE-ID: CWE-259

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
U.motion Builder
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to use of hard-coded password. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official patch addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

U.motion Builder: 1.0.1 - 1.2.1

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-180-02

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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.