#VU87501 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in Bosch Remote Programing Software (RPS) and Bosch Remote Programing Software (RPS Lite) - CVE-2023-49264

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87501

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49264

CWE-ID: CWE-321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Bosch Remote Programing Software (RPS)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Bosch Remote Programing Software (RPS Lite)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Bosh

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of hard-coded cryptographic key. A remote attacker can access and view communications.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Bosch Remote Programing Software (RPS): before 6.14.100

Bosch Remote Programing Software (RPS Lite): before 6.14.100

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External links
https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/bosch-sa-099637-bt.html

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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.