CVE-2019-18231 Information disclosure in Advantech Spectre RT ERT351

High 7.5 Published Updated

Advantech Spectre RT ERT351 devices transmit credentials in clear text, allowing attackers to intercept login information and potentially take over accounts.

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-2019-18231?

CVE-2019-18231 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Spectre RT ERT351, published on 17 Mar 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Advantech Spectre RT ERT351 Versions 5.1.3 and prior logins and passwords are transmitted in clear text form, which may allow an attacker to intercept the request.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-18231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advantech Spectre Rt Ert351 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-18231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-18231 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-18231 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cjr8-57gh-26wc.

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