CVE-2024-41794 Hardcoded credentials in SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager

Critical 10.0 Published 8 Apr 2025 Updated 8 Apr 2025

Hardcoded root credentials allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full device access if SSH is enabled.

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-2024-41794?

CVE-2024-41794 is a critical vulnerability in Siemens SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager, published on 8 Apr 2025. 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 SENTRON 7KT PAC1260 Data Manager (All versions). Affected devices contain hardcoded credentials for remote access to the device operating system with root privileges. This could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full access to a device, if they are in possession of these credentials and if the ssh service is enabled (e.g., by exploitation of CVE-2024-41793).

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41794?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens 7kt Pac1260 Data Manager Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41794?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41794 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-41794 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41794 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4wq-mmwq-2c74.