CVE-2024-2420: lenels2 netbox Hardcoded Password — Fix

Description

LenelS2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system was discovered to contain Hardcoded Credentials in versions prior to and including 5.6.1 which allows an attacker to bypass authentication requirements.

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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-259 CWE-259

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
honeywell	lenels2_netbox	< 5.6.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-151-01 https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-151-01

Other References

https://www.corporate.carrier.com/Images/CARR-PSA-2024-01-NetBox_tcm558-227956.pdf https://www.corporate.carrier.com/Images/CARR-PSA-2024-01-NetBox_tcm558-227956.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2420? +

LenelS2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system was discovered to contain Hardcoded Credentials in versions prior to and including 5.6.1 which allows an attacker to bypass authentication requirements. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-2420? +

CVE-2024-2420 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-2024-2420? +

CVE-2024-2420 affects products from honeywell, specifically: lenels2_netbox. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2420? +

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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