Siemens · Simatic Cn 4100 · CVE-2024-32741
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
SIMATIC CN 4100 versions prior to V3.0
**Description**
A vulnerability has been identified in the SIMATIC CN 4100 device, where it contains a hard-coded password used for the privileged system user `root` and for the boot loader `GRUB` by default. This issue is related to the use of pre-installed credentials. If an attacker manages to crack the password hash, they can gain root access to the device, allowing for unauthorized access with root privileges.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to V3.0, consider changing the default password for the `root` user and the `GRUB` boot loader to a strong, unique password to prevent unauthorized access. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the device to minimize the risk of exploitation.