#VU87697 Use of hard-coded credentials in G5 digital fault recorder - CVE-2024-22083

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87697

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2024-22083

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
G5 digital fault recorder
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Elspec

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded backdoor session ID. A remote unauthenticated 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

G5 digital fault recorder: 1.1.4.15

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External links
https://www.elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories/

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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.