#VU89864 Weak Encoding for Password in CSI Web Server and RTMC Pro - CVE-2024-5434


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89864

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5434

CWE-ID: CWE-261

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CSI Web Server
Server applications / Other server solutions
RTMC Pro
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Campbell Scientific

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the passwords are stored in a weakly encoded format. A remote attacker on the local network can retrieve the credentials from another user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CSI Web Server: 1.6

RTMC Pro: 5.0


External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-149-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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