CVE-2024-22894 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Alpha Innotec and Novelan heatpumps due to weak password handling in the shadow file.

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

What is CVE-2024-22894?

CVE-2024-22894 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-22894?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Alpha-Innotec Heat Pumps Firmware, Novelan Heat Pumps Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22894?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-22894 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-22894 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-22894 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mq7v-2xj4-rhjj.

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