CVE-2024-31415: foreseer Credential Exposure — Fix

Description

The Eaton Foreseer software provides the feasibility for the user to configure external servers for multiple purposes such as network management, user management, etc. The software uses encryption to store these configurations securely on the host machine. However, the keys used for this encryption were insecurely stored, which could be abused to possibly change or remove the server configuration.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-312 CWE-312

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
eaton	foreseer_electrical_power_monitoring_system	< 7.8.600

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2024-1008.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31415? +

The Eaton Foreseer software provides the feasibility for the user to configure external servers for multiple purposes such as network management, user management, etc. The software uses encryption to store these configurations securely on the host machine. However, the keys used for this encryption were insecurely stored, which could be abused to possibly change or remove the server configuration. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-31415? +

CVE-2024-31415 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31415? +

CVE-2024-31415 affects products from eaton, specifically: foreseer_electrical_power_monitoring_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-31415? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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