CVE-2024-45273 MB connect line/Helmholz: Weak encryption of configuration file
An unauthenticated local attacker can decrypt configuration files due to weak encryption, compromising device security.
- 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-2024-45273?
CVE-2024-45273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Helmholz REX100, published on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unauthenticated local attacker can decrypt the devices config file and therefore compromise the device due to a weak implementation of the encryption used.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45273?
It affects 15 products.
Products include Helmholz Myrex24 V2 Virtual Server, Helmholz Rex 100 Firmware, Helmholz Rex 200 Firmware, Helmholz Rex 250 Firmware, Helmholz Rex 300 Firmware, Mbconnectline Mbconnect24 and 9 more.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45273?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45273 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-45273 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-45273 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Helmholz REX100
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r597-7j2h-6248.