#VU89859 Reliance on Insufficiently Trustworthy Component in PowerSYSTEM Center - CVE-2024-28042

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89859

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-2024-28042

CWE-ID: CWE-1357

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerSYSTEM Center
Server applications / SCADA systems

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 Center: Update 19

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-135-02

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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.