#VU20481 Use of hard-coded credentials in FlexAir


Published: 2019-08-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20481

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7672

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FlexAir
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Prima Systems

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the flash version of the web interface contains a hard-coded username and password within the SWF file. A remote authenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials and escalate privileges 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

FlexAir: 2.3.38


External links
http://applied-risk.com/labs/advisories
http://applied-risk.com/resources/ar-2019-007


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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