CVE-2024-36081: Credential Exposure (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Westermo EDW-100 devices through 2024-05-03 allow an unauthenticated user to download a configuration file containing a cleartext password. NOTE: this is a serial-to-Ethernet converter that should not be placed at the edge of the network.

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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-256 CWE-256

CWE-522 CWE-522

References

Other References

https://www.westermo.com/-/media/Files/Cyber-security/westermo_sa_EDW-100_24-05.pdf https://www.westermo.com/-/media/Files/Cyber-security/westermo_sa_EDW-100_24-05.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36081? +

Westermo EDW-100 devices through 2024-05-03 allow an unauthenticated user to download a configuration file containing a cleartext password. NOTE: this is a serial-to-Ethernet converter that should not be placed at the edge of the network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-36081? +

CVE-2024-36081 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36081? +

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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