CVE-2016-9353 Hardcoded credentials in Advantech SUSIAccess Server 3.0 and prior

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can reverse the admin password using a hard-coded static key to gain unauthorized administrative access to the Advantech SUSIAccess Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-9353?

CVE-2016-9353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech SUSIAccess Server 3.0 and prior, published on 13 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in Advantech SUISAccess Server Version 3.0 and prior. The admin password is stored in the system and is encrypted with a static key hard-coded in the program. Attackers could reverse the admin account password for use.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9353?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Susiaccess.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9353?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9353 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-9353 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9353 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-353h-xmp6-3v7q.

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