Unintended Credentials Exposure Through Web Browser Interface
CVE-2024-6515

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Abb

Status
Aspect-enterprise
Nexus Series
Matrix Series
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-6515?

A vulnerability exists in the web browser interface of selected ABB products that could allow unauthorized manipulation of application usernames and passwords. This issue arises from the transmission of sensitive credentials in clear text or Base64 encoding, which may inadvertently expose these credentials. The affected versions of ABB ASPECT, NEXUS Series, and MATRIX Series require immediate attention to mitigate potential security risks.

Affected Version(s)

ASPECT-Enterprise Linux 0 <= 3.08.02

MATRIX Series Linux initial <= 3.08.02

NEXUS Series Linux 0 <= 3.08.02

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

ABB likes to thank Gjoko Krstikj, Zero Science Lab, for reporting the vulnerabilities in responsible disclosure
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CVE-2024-6515 : Unintended Credentials Exposure Through Web Browser Interface