#VU93489 Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Illustra Essential Gen 4 - CVE-2024-32932

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93489

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32932

CWE-ID: CWE-257

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Illustra Essential Gen 4
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Johnson Controls

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to storing passwords in a recoverable format. A remote administrator can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Illustra Essential Gen 4: 4.01.02.10.5982

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-179-07

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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.