#VU86751 Use of hard-coded credentials in EcoStruxure IT Gateway


Published: 2024-02-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86751

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0865

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure IT Gateway
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code within the installer. A local user can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EcoStruxure IT Gateway: 1.20


External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-192/
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-044-03&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-044-03.pdf
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-191/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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