CVE-2024-1039

CRITICAL

Published Feb 1, 2024 Modified Aug 7, 2025 CWE-798 CWE-287

Description

Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER has a restoration account that uses weak hard coded credentials and if exploited could allow an attacker control over the web management of the device.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gesslergmbh	web-master_firmware	All
gesslergmbh	web-master	All

References

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-032-01 https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-032-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1039? +

Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER has a restoration account that uses weak hard coded credentials and if exploited could allow an attacker control over the web management of the device. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-1039? +

CVE-2024-1039 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1039? +

CVE-2024-1039 affects products from gesslergmbh, specifically: web-master, web-master_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1039? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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