CVE-2024-22894: heat pumps Weak Crypto — Exploit

Description

An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-326 CWE-326

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
alpha-innotec	heat_pumps_firmware	< 2.88.3
alpha-innotec	heat_pumps_firmware	3.0.0 — 3.89.0
alpha-innotec	heat_pumps_firmware	4.0.0 — 4.81.3
alpha-innotec	heat_pumps	All
novelan	heat_pumps_firmware	< 2.88.3
novelan	heat_pumps_firmware	3.0.0 — 3.89.0
novelan	heat_pumps_firmware	4.0.0 — 4.81.3
novelan	heat_pumps	All

References

Exploits

https://github.com/Jaarden/AlphaInnotec-Password-Vulnerability/ https://github.com/Jaarden/CVE-2024-22894 https://github.com/Jaarden/AlphaInnotec-Password-Vulnerability/ https://github.com/Jaarden/CVE-2024-22894

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22894? +

An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-22894? +

CVE-2024-22894 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22894? +

CVE-2024-22894 affects products from alpha-innotec, novelan, specifically: heat_pumps, heat_pumps_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-22894? +

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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