CVE-2024-6596 Endress+Hauser: Multiple products are vulnerable to code injection

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary C# code via malicious curve files in Endress+Hauser field tools, leading to remote code execution.

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-2024-6596?

CVE-2024-6596 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Endress+Hauser Echo Curve Viewer, published on 10 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An unauthenticated remote attacker can run malicious c# code included in curve files and execute commands in the users context.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6596?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Endress Echo Curve Viewer, Endress Field Xpert Smt50 Firmware, Endress Field Xpert Smt70 Firmware, Endress Field Xpert Smt77 Firmware, Endress Field Xpert Smt79 Firmware, Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6596?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6596 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-6596 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6596 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmhp-m2mf-h8m9.

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