CVE-2015-6456 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Hardcoded support account credentials allow remote attackers to gain administrative access and execute arbitrary code on GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-6456?

CVE-2015-6456 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6456?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ge Mds Pulsenet.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6456?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-6456 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-6456 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-6456 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-992j-h966-88v9.

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