#VU8720 Authentication bypass in 7KT PAC1200 - CVE-2017-9944


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8720

Vulnerability risk: Low

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:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9944

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
7KT PAC1200
Client/Desktop applications / File managers, FTP clients

Vendor: Siemens

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication on the target system.

The weakness exists 7KT PAC1200 data manager due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can use an alternate path or channel to the integrated web server (Port 80/TCP), bypass authentication, access the web interface and perform administrative operations.



Mitigation
Update to version 2.03.

Vulnerable software versions

7KT PAC1200: All versions


External links
https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-971654.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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