CVE-2022-4333

Sprecher: Sprecon maintenance access with hardcoded credentials

Description

Hardcoded Credentials in multiple SPRECON-E CPU variants of Sprecher Automation allows an remote attacker to take over the device. These accounts should be deactivated according to Sprecher's hardening guidelines.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.65%
Vendor Advisory sprecher-automation.com
Affected: Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU PU243x
Affected: Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU PU244x
Affected: Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU MC33/34
Affected: Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU SPRECON-EDIR
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.sprecher-automation.com/fileadmin/itSecurity/PDF/2022-12_Advisories.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4333?
CVE-2022-4333 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4333?
To fix CVE-2022-4333, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-4333 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-4333 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4333?
CVE-2022-4333 affects Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU PU243x, Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU PU244x, Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU MC33/34, Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E CPU SPRECON-EDIR.
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