PT-2019-8789 · Emerson · Network Device Command Center+2

Benjamin Crosasso · Published 2019-05-14 · Updated 2020-02-10 · CVE-2018-11691

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Emerson DeltaV Smart Switch Command Center application versions 11.3.x through 12.3.1

Description The issue is related to the inability to change the management password of DeltaV Smart Switches upon commissioning. This affects a significant number of devices, but the exact number is not specified. The problem does not affect DeltaV versions 13.3 and higher, which use the Network Device Command Center application.

Recommendations For versions 11.3.x through 12.3.1, apply the patches released by Emerson for DeltaV workstations, available on Emerson's Guardian Support Portal. After patching, either re-commission the DeltaV Smart Switches or change the password using the provided tool.

Fix

Using Hardcoded Credentials

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Related Identifiers

CVE-2018-11691

Affected Products

Deltav

Deltav Smart Switch Command Center

Network Device Command Center

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11691 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2018-11691 · Vendor Advisory
• https://us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-190-01 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/109110 · Note
• http://emerson.com/documents/automation/deltav-smart-switches-en-179014.pdf · Note