#VU21509 Use of hard-coded credentials in Zingbox Inspector - CVE-2019-15017

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21509

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15017, CVE-2019-15015

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zingbox Inspector
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code for root and inspector user account. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials via SSH server that is also exposed by default.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zingbox Inspector: 1.280 - 1.294

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External links
https://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/170
https://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/176

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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