#VU102878 Incorrect User Management in FOXMAN-UN and UNEM - CVE-2024-28020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102878

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FOXMAN-UN
Server applications / Other server solutions
UNEM
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Hitachi Energy

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

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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

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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.