Multiple vulnerabilities in Hitachi Energy FOXMAN-UN and UNEM

1) Incorrect User Management

EUVDB-ID: #VU102878

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28020

CWE-ID: CWE-286 - Incorrect User Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the user/password reuse issue. A remote administrator can use the passwords and login information to extend access on the server and other services.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B - R16A

UNEM: R15B - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

EUVDB-ID: #VU102879

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28022

CWE-ID: CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker can conduct brute force attacks to gain access to other components in the same security realm using the targeted account.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B - R16A

UNEM: R15B - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU102880

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28024

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information. A local administrator can gain access sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B - R16A

UNEM: R15B - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01

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.

4) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU102881

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2013

CWE-ID: CWE-288 - Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. A remote attacker can interact with the services and the post-authentication attack surface.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B PC4 - R16A

UNEM: R15B PC4 - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command

EUVDB-ID: #VU102882

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2012

CWE-ID: CWE-88 - Argument Injection or Modification

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary argument.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of argument delimiters in a command. A remote administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B PC4 - R16A

UNEM: R15B PC4 - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU102883

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2011

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B PC4 - R16A

UNEM: R15B PC4 - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU102884

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28021

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper message queueing mechanism's certificate validation. A remote attacker can spoof a trusted entity causing a loss of confidentiality and integrity.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B PC4 - R16A

UNEM: R15B PC4 - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Use of Hard-coded Password

EUVDB-ID: #VU102885

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28023

CWE-ID: CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to use a hard-coded password in the message queueing mechanism. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FOXMAN-UN: R15B PC4 - R16A

UNEM: R15B PC4 - R16A

CPE2.3

External links

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000201&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000194&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-014-01

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.

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	8
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-28020 CVE-2024-28022 CVE-2024-28024 CVE-2024-2013 CVE-2024-2012 CVE-2024-2011 CVE-2024-28021 CVE-2024-28023
CWE-ID	CWE-286 CWE-307 CWE-312 CWE-288 CWE-88 CWE-122 CWE-295 CWE-259
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	FOXMAN-UN Server applications / Other server solutions UNEM Server applications / Other server solutions
Vendor	Hitachi Energy