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CVE-2023-2611

Advantech R-SeeNet Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Severity Score

9.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Advantech R-SeeNet
versions 2.4.22

is installed with a hidden root-level user that is not available in the
users list. This hidden user has a password that cannot be changed by
users.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Advantech R-SeeNet. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the database. The issue results from the existence of an additional user in the database that is not visible in the web application. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system.

*Credits: Esjay, working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative, reported these vulnerabilities to CISA.
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-05-09 CVE Reserved
  • 2023-06-22 CVE Published
  • 2024-07-24 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials
CAPEC
References (1)
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Advantech
Search vendor "Advantech"
R-seenet
Search vendor "Advantech" for product "R-seenet"
<= 2.4.22
Search vendor "Advantech" for product "R-seenet" and version " <= 2.4.22"
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Affected