Unsecured Local Only Service Exposes All Network Interfaces Without Authentication

CVE-2024-7940

What is CVE-2024-7940?

A significant vulnerability exists in certain Hitachi Energy products where a service designed for local access is inadvertently exposed to all network interfaces. This exposure occurs without any form of authentication, thereby enabling unauthorized users to access critical functionalities intended solely for local use. Such a breach poses serious risks to the integrity and security of the affected systems, necessitating immediate attention to mitigate potential exploitation.

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