PT-2025-2743 · Elspec Engineering · Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware

Benedikt Kühne + 2 · Published 2025-01-07 · Updated 2025-01-09 · CVE-2024-46603

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware version 1.2.1.12

Description: The issue is related to an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted XML payload. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a manipulated XML payload to the affected system.

Recommendations: For Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware version 1.2.1.12, consider disabling the XML parsing functionality until a patch is available to prevent potential Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Restrict access to the firmware to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the firmware with untrusted XML inputs until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

XXE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-46603

Affected Products

Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-46603 · Vendor Advisory
• https://elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46603 · Security Note
• http://g5.com · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1876953351377616898 · Twitter Post
• http://elspec.com · Note