#VU82702 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in TS-550 - CVE-2023-5846

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82702

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5846

CWE-ID: CWE-916

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
TS-550
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Franklin Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a weak hash algorithm. A remote attacker can decode admin credentials and gain unauthenticated access to the device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

TS-550: before 1.9.23.8960

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-306-04

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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