CVE-2024-50593: Hardcoded Credentials (CVSS 7.8)

Description

An attacker with local access to the medical office computer can access restricted functions of the Elefant Service tool by using a hard-coded "Hotline" password in the Elefant service binary, which is shipped with the software.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

References

Other References

https://hasomed.de/produkte/elefant/ https://r.sec-consult.com/hasomed http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Nov/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-50593? +

An attacker with local access to the medical office computer can access restricted functions of the Elefant Service tool by using a hard-coded "Hotline" password in the Elefant service binary, which is shipped with the software. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-50593? +

CVE-2024-50593 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-50593? +

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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