SB2019051420 - Use of hard-coded credentials in Emerson DeltaV
Published: May 14, 2019 Updated: July 15, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019051420
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-11691)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Smart Switch Command Center does not change the management account password upon commissioning as expected, leaving the default password in effect indefinitely. A remote non-authenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.