#VU97242 Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in DirectLogic H2-DM1E - CVE-2024-43099

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97242

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43099

CWE-ID: CWE-294

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DirectLogic H2-DM1E
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: AutomationDirect

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to authentication bypass by capture-replay. A remote attacker on the local network can capture the session key and inject traffic into an ongoing authenticated session.

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

Vulnerable software versions

DirectLogic H2-DM1E: 2.8.0

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-256-17

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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