CVE-2019-20046

The Synergy Systems & Solutions PLC & RTU system has a vulnerability in HUSKY RTU 6049-E70 firmware versions 5.0 and prior

published February 14, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An authentication oversight in the HUSKY RTU 6049-E70 firmware could let an attacker stroll right in without a password! 🔐 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that leaves the back door wide open, allowing anyone to sneak in and access the kitchen without any checks. It’s a recipe for disaster, especially when it comes to sensitive information! An attacker could exploit this flaw to read sensitive data or even execute arbitrary code on the device. Imagine them being able to access critical controls or data without any barriers, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the system.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant that leaves the back door wide open, allowing anyone to sneak in and access the kitchen without any checks. It’s a recipe for disaster, especially when it comes to sensitive information! This vulnerability in HUSKY RTU 6049-E70 allows unauthorized access due to inadequate authentication measures, which means attackers could gain control or view sensitive information without needing valid credentials.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to read sensitive data or even execute arbitrary code on the device. Imagine them being able to access critical controls or data without any barriers, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the system. To protect your systems, update the HUSKY RTU firmware to the latest version to ensure proper authentication mechanisms are in place. Regularly review system settings and consider implementing additional security measures such as firewalls or network segmentation. You've got this! With these actions, you'll be one step closer to fortifying your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02218 · 82.5th percentile
Published
2020-02-14T16:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 FEB 16:18Z
    The Synergy Systems & Solutions PLC & RTU system has a vulnerability in HUSKY RTU 6049-E70 firmware versions 5.0 and prior
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