Advisory Details

February 21st, 2024

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT Gateway Hard-Coded Credentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

ZDI-24-192
ZDI-CAN-22161

CVE ID CVE-2024-0865
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Schneider Electric
AFFECTED PRODUCTS EcoStruxure IT Gateway
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT Gateway. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the installer. The issue results from the use of hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Schneider Electric has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-044-03&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-044-03.pdf
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-12-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-02-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-07-01 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Anonymous
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