#VU59541 Use of hard-coded credentials


Published: 2022-01-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59541

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45033

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SICAM A8000 CP-8000
Server applications / SCADA systems
SICAM A8000 CP-8021
Server applications / SCADA systems
SICAM A8000 CP-8022
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor:

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. A remote authenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-324998.pdf


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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