#VU88472 Reliance on Insufficiently Trustworthy Component in PowerSYSTEM Server and Substation Server 2021 - CVE-2024-3313

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88472

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2024-3313

CWE-ID: CWE-1357

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerSYSTEM Server
Server applications / Other server solutions
Substation Server 2021
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SUBNET Solutions

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to reliance on insufficiently trustworthy component. A local attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerSYSTEM Server: 4.07.00

Substation Server 2021: 4.07.00

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-100-01

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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.