Improper Authentication Control in Belden Hirschmann Switches
CVE-2018-5469

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Belden

Status
Hirschmann Automation And Control Gmbh Classic Platform Switches
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-5469?

A vulnerability in Belden Hirschmann switches allows attackers to bypass authentication controls through improper restrictions on excessive authentication attempts via the web interface. This can lead to unauthorized access and exploitation of network resources. It is crucial for organizations using these switches to implement necessary security measures to mitigate potential brute force attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH Classic Platform Switches Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH Classic Platform Switches

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103340
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-065-01
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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