CVE-2024-1040

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm in Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER

Description

Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER user account is stored using a weak hashing algorithm. The attacker can restore the passwords by breaking the hashes stored on the device.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Gessler GmbH recommends updating EZ2 to 3.2 or greater and WebMaster to 4.4 or greater to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Updates have to be applied by Gessler GmbH technicians. For more information contact Gessler GmbH https://www.gessler.de/en/contact-us/ .

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-032-01 third party advisory us government resource government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1040?
CVE-2024-1040 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-1040?
To fix CVE-2024-1040: Gessler GmbH recommends updating EZ2 to 3.2 or greater and WebMaster to 4.4 or greater to mitigate these vulnerabilities. Updates have to be applied by Gessler GmbH technicians. For more information contact Gessler GmbH https://www.gessler.de/en/contact-us/ .
Is CVE-2024-1040 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-1040 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-1040?
CVE-2024-1040 affects Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER.
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