CVE-2024-41794: 7kt pac1260 data Hardcoded Credentials

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager (All versions). Affected devices contain hardcoded credentials for remote access to the device operating system with root privileges. This could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full access to a device, if they are in possession of these credentials and if the ssh service is enabled (e.g., by exploitation of CVE-2024-41793).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
siemens	7kt_pac1260_data_manager_firmware	All
siemens	7kt_pac1260_data_manager	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-187636.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41794? +

A vulnerability has been identified in SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager (All versions). Affected devices contain hardcoded credentials for remote access to the device operating system with root privileges. This could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full access to a device, if they are in possession of these credentials and if the ssh service is enabled (e.g., by exploitation of CVE-2024-41793). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-41794? +

CVE-2024-41794 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41794? +

CVE-2024-41794 affects products from siemens, specifically: 7kt_pac1260_data_manager, 7kt_pac1260_data_manager_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41794? +

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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