CVE-2024-32740CWE-798

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V3.0)

Critical · published May 14, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Undocumented users and credentials in SIMATIC CN 4100? That's like finding a hidden access key under the doormat of your secure facility! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a forgotten backdoor at a high-security building that anyone could slip through unnoticed. If attackers discover these hidden credentials, they could easily waltz in and take control of everything inside. With the ability to misuse these hidden credentials, an attacker could compromise the device either locally or remotely, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes like unauthorized access to vital systems or data breaches. This is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the integrity of their SIMATIC CN 4100!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a forgotten backdoor at a high-security building that anyone could slip through unnoticed. If attackers discover these hidden credentials, they could easily waltz in and take control of everything inside. This vulnerability in SIMATIC CN 4100, affecting all versions below V3.0, allows attackers to exploit undocumented users and credentials, which should never have been accessible in the first place.

What to do

With the ability to misuse these hidden credentials, an attacker could compromise the device either locally or remotely, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes like unauthorized access to vital systems or data breaches. This is absolutely devastating for any organization relying on the integrity of their SIMATIC CN 4100! Immediate steps should be taken: upgrade to version 3.0 or higher to eliminate the risk of unauthorized access. Additionally, conduct a security audit to identify and remove any other undocumented credentials lingering in your systems. You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your systems and keep the bad guys out! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00703 · 52.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2024-05-14T10:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 MAY 10:02Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V3.0)
    cvelistv5