CVE-2017-14006 Hardcoded credentials in GE Xeleris

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication using hard-coded credentials to gain unauthorized access to GE Xeleris medical imaging 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-2017-14006?

CVE-2017-14006 is a critical vulnerability in GE Xeleris, published on 20 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GE Xeleris versions 1.0,1.1,2.1,3.0,3.1, medical imaging systems, all current versions are affected, these devices use default or hard-coded credentials. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain access to the affected devices.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14006?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ge Xeleris.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14006?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14006 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-14006 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14006 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ghg8-72p6-f85w.

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