#VU102885 Use of Hard-coded Password in FOXMAN-UN and UNEM - CVE-2024-28023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102885

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

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 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

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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

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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.