Critical · published April 27, 2022
🔥 Hardcoded SSH credentials in Bender's charge controllers make a potential hacker's job alarmingly easy! Think of it like a coffee shop that leaves the front door unlocked with a sign saying, 'Help yourself to everything inside!' An attacker just needs to stroll in and access the administrative controls without even breaking a sweat. With these hardcoded credentials, any malicious actor could gain full control over the charge controller's web interface, potentially tampering with settings or even shutting down operations entirely. This could lead to system failures or unauthorized changes that disrupt service. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, impacting energy management and control.
Think of it like a coffee shop that leaves the front door unlocked with a sign saying, 'Help yourself to everything inside!' An attacker just needs to stroll in and access the administrative controls without even breaking a sweat. CVE-2021-34601 affects Bender charge controller CC612 versions 5.20.1 and below by using hardcoded SSH credentials that grant administrative access to its web UI, bypassing any authentication requirements.
With these hardcoded credentials, any malicious actor could gain full control over the charge controller's web interface, potentially tampering with settings or even shutting down operations entirely. This could lead to system failures or unauthorized changes that disrupt service. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, impacting energy management and control. To remediate this vulnerability, you should upgrade to version 5.20.2 or later to eliminate the hardcoded credentials. Additionally, change any default settings and implement more secure authentication practices. Regularly audit your devices to avoid similar issues in the future! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your systems and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️