CVE-2024-2197: Hardcoded Password (CVSS 4.3)

Description

The Chirp Access app contains a hard-coded password, BEACON_PASSWORD. An attacker within Bluetooth range could change configuration settings within the Bluetooth beacon, effectively disabling the application's ability to notify users when they are near a Beacon-enabled access point. This variable cannot be used to change the configuration settings of the door readers or locksets and does not affect the ability for authorized users of the mobile application to lock or unlock access points.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259

References

Other References

https://statement.chirpsystems.com/chirp-systems-icsa-24-067-01-response.html https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-067-01 https://statement.chirpsystems.com/chirp-systems-icsa-24-067-01-response.html https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-067-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2197? +

The Chirp Access app contains a hard-coded password, BEACON_PASSWORD. An attacker within Bluetooth range could change configuration settings within the Bluetooth beacon, effectively disabling the application's ability to notify users when they are near a Beacon-enabled access point. This variable cannot be used to change the configuration settings of the door readers or locksets and does not affect the ability for authorized users of the mobile application to lock or unlock access points. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-2197? +

CVE-2024-2197 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2197? +

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