#VU87866 Unprotected storage of credentials in AutomationDirect Hardware solutions


Published: 2024-03-27

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87866

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25138

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: AutomationDirect

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T6CL: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T7CL: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA0-T7CL-R: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T8CL: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T10CL: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T10WCL: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T12CL: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T15CL: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-T15CL-R: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-RHMI: 6.77

C-MORE EA9 HMI EA9-PGMSW: 6.77


External links
http://
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-086-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user 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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