#VU87866 Unprotected storage of credentials in AutomationDirect products - CVE-2024-25138

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87866

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25138

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T6CL
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T7CL
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA0-T7CL-R
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T8CL
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T10CL
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T10WCL
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T12CL
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T15CL
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T15CL-R
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-RHMI
C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-PGMSW

Software vendor:
AutomationDirect

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A remote user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-086-01