#VU102466 Incorrect authorization in SDM600 - CVE-2024-2378

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102466

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2378

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SDM600
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Hitachi ABB Power Grids

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in the web-authentication component. A remote user on the local network can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SDM600: before 1.3.4

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External links
https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000191&languageCode=en&Preview=true
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-354-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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