CVE-2024-48840CWE-94

Unauthorized Access

Critical · published December 5, 2024

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky breach could allow unauthorized access and full remote code execution on ABB ASPECT, NEXUS, and MATRIX Series — talk about an open door! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a construction site without a secure fence—anyone can just stroll in and take control, potentially changing blueprints or even demolishing walls without permission! 🔨 If exploited, an attacker could waltz right in and execute any code they please, leading to potentially catastrophic scenarios like data theft or system manipulation. With critical systems at risk, the consequences could be devastating—imagine the chaos if someone rerouted the entire supply chain without a trace!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a construction site without a secure fence—anyone can just stroll in and take control, potentially changing blueprints or even demolishing walls without permission! 🔨 This vulnerability stems from improper access controls in ABB ASPECT and its related series, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely without authentication. It's like leaving the front door wide open and expecting everything to remain secure.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could waltz right in and execute any code they please, leading to potentially catastrophic scenarios like data theft or system manipulation. With critical systems at risk, the consequences could be devastating—imagine the chaos if someone rerouted the entire supply chain without a trace! Immediately patch to version 3.08.03 for all affected products to close this dangerous gap. Additionally, review your access controls and ensure no further unauthorized entry points exist. You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your systems and become a true security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L
EPSS
0.02060 · 81.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2024-12-05T12:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 12:38Z
    Unauthorized Access
    cvelistv5