CVE-2024-28751CWE-798

ifm: Hardcoded telnet credentials in Smart PLC

Critical · published July 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A remote attacker could gain telnet access just by knowing some hardcoded credentials! Think of it like a hotel that leaves the master key under the welcome mat — anyone with that knowledge can waltz right into any room without a reservation. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass normal authentication entirely! If exploited, this flaw could open the floodgates to your system, allowing attackers to take control, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your entire network exposed and vulnerable to malicious activities!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that leaves the master key under the welcome mat — anyone with that knowledge can waltz right into any room without a reservation. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass normal authentication entirely! CVE-2024-28751 allows a high-privileged attacker to enable telnet access through hardcoded credentials, effectively bypassing standard security measures. This creates an insecure environment where unauthorized users can gain full access to system functions.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could open the floodgates to your system, allowing attackers to take control, steal sensitive data, or disrupt operations. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, leaving your entire network exposed and vulnerable to malicious activities! Immediately disable telnet access and remove or change any hardcoded credentials. Patch your systems as soon as an update is available, and consider implementing more secure protocols like SSH. Regularly audit your configurations to ensure no vulnerabilities are lurking! You've got this! Follow these steps, and your network will be back on the path to security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00592 · 47.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2024-07-09T07:11Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUL 07:11Z
    ifm: Hardcoded telnet credentials in Smart PLC
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