CVE-2024-32741 Hardcoded credentials in SIMATIC CN 4100
Hardcoded root and bootloader passwords allow attackers to gain privileged access to SIMATIC CN 4100 devices.
- 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-2024-32741?
CVE-2024-32741 is a critical vulnerability in Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100, published on 14 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V3.0). The affected device contains hard coded password which is used for the privileged system user `root` and for the boot loader `GRUB` by default . An attacker who manages to crack the password hash gains root access to the device.
Weakness: CWE-259
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-32741?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Simatic Cn 4100 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32741?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-32741 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-32741 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-32741 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7rvf-4cjx-jm5q.