CVE-2014-5396

7.5 · HIGH

Published Aug 22, 2014 schrack EPSS 2.10% (80th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Overview

CVE-2014-5396 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting schrack technik_microcontrol_firmware. It was published on August 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The web interface in Schrack Technik microControl with firmware before 1.7.0 (937) has a hardcoded password of not for the "user" account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from schrack. Update technik_microcontrol_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
schrack	technik_microcontrol_firmware	0	Affected

References

Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jul/40 Ref www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140710-2_Schrack_Technik_Microcontrol_Multiple_critical_vulnerabilities_v10.txt Ref seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jul/40 Ref www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140710-2_Schrack_Technik_Microcontrol_Multiple_critical_vulnerabilities_v10.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5396?

CVE-2014-5396 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting schrack technik_microcontrol_firmware. It was published on August 22, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-5396?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-5396?

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