CVE-2017-9957 Hardcoded credentials in U.Motion

Critical 9.8 Published 25 Sep 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

An attacker can exploit a hidden system account with a hardcoded password in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder to gain high-privilege access.

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-2017-9957?

CVE-2017-9957 is a critical vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE U.Motion, published on 25 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's U.motion Builder software versions 1.2.1 and prior in which the web service contains a hidden system account with a hardcoded password. An attacker can use this information to log into the system with high-privilege credentials.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9957?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric U.motion Builder.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9957?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9957 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-9957 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9957 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2h3q-jf7q-6jvh.