SecuriTricks - CVE-2024-57811

Description

In Eaton X303 3.5.16 - X303 3.5.17 Build 712, an attacker with network access to a XC-303 PLC can login as root over SSH. The root password is hardcoded in the firmware. NOTE: This vulnerability appears in versions that are no longer supported by Eaton.

Product(s) Impacted

Product	Versions
Eaton X303	['3.5.16 - 3.5.17 Build 712']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-798

Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

References

https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-xf7j-4x67-6h93

CVSS Score

9.1 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Attack Complexity: LOW
Privileges Required: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

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Timeline

Published: Jan. 13, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 16, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

cve@mitre.org

CVE-2024-57811