PT-2017-2605 · United Automation · U.Motion Builder

Published 2017-06-27 · Updated 2017-09-27 · CVE-2017-9957

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions U.motion Builder versions 1.2.1 and prior

Description A vulnerability exists in the U.motion Builder software where the web service contains a hidden system account with a hardcoded password. This allows an attacker to log into the system with high-privilege credentials, potentially bypassing authentication procedures.

Recommendations For U.motion Builder versions 1.2.1 and prior, consider changing the hardcoded password of the hidden system account to a unique and secure password as a temporary workaround. Restrict access to the web service to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

CWE-259

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01823

CVE-2017-9957

Affected Products

U.Motion Builder

References · 8

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9957 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-9957 · Vendor Advisory
• http://schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-178-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01823 · Security Note
• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-180-02 · Note
• http://securitylab.ru/vulnerability/487061.php · Note
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2017063007 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/99344 · Note