#VU81202 Improper Authentication in Asset Suite - CVE-2023-4816

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81202

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:L/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4816

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Asset Suite
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Hitachi Energy

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in the Equipment Tag Out authentication. A remote administrator can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Asset Suite: 9.6.3.11.1 - 9.6.4

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External links
https://images.go.hitachienergy.com/Web/ABBEnterpriseSoftware/%7B70b3d323-4866-42e1-8a75-58996729c1d4%7D_8DBD000172-VU-2023-23_Asset_Suite_Tagout_vulnerability_Rev1.pdf
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-269-02

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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