#VU102879 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in FOXMAN-UN and UNEM - CVE-2024-28022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102879

Vulnerability 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

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 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

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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 non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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