Vulnerability · Published Nov 22, 2022 · Assigned by Hitachi Energy
CVE-2022-2513Cleartext Credentials Vulnerability on Hitachi Energy’s Multiple IED Connectivity Packages (IED ConnPacks) and PCM600 Products
High 7.1
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in 650 Connectivity Package from Hitachi Energy. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 5% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
A vulnerability exists in the Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) Connectivity Package (ConnPack) credential storage function in Hitachi Energy’s PCM600 product included in the versions listed below, where IEDs credentials are stored in a cleartext format in the PCM600 database and logs files. An attacker having get access to the exported backup file can exploit the vulnerability and obtain user credentials of the IEDs. Additionally, an attacker with administrator access to the PCM600 host machine can obtain other user credentials by analyzing database log files. The credentials may be used to perform unauthorized modifications such as loading incorrect configurations, reboot the IEDs or cause a denial-of-service on the IEDs.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi Energy | PCM600 | v2.6 – through 2.11 Hotfix 20220617 |
| Hitachi Energy | 670 Connectivity Package | 3.0 – through 3.4.1 |
| Hitachi Energy | 650 Connectivity Package | 1.3 – through 2.4.1 |
| Hitachi Energy | SAM600-IO Connectivity Package | 1.0 – through 1.2 |
| Hitachi Energy | GMS600 Connectivity Package | 1.3 – through 1.3.1 |
| Hitachi Energy | PWC600 Connectivity Package | 1.1 – through 1.3 |
Weakness: CWE-312 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N