CVE-2024-12902

Global Wisdom Software ANCHOR - Undocumented Privileged Account

Description

ANCHOR from Global Wisdom Software is an integrated product running on a Windows virtual machine. The underlying Windows OS of the product contains high-privilege service accounts. If these accounts use default passwords, attackers could remotely log in to the virtual machine using the default credentials.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Modify the default password manually or apply the following updates to automatically change the default password: For the 2.5 series, please update to version 2.5.9.5 or later. For the 2.7 series, please update to version 2.7.2.4 or later. For remote access, versions 2.5.3.1 and later and versions 2.7 series have disabled the SMB service by default and restricted high-privilege service accounts from remote login via RDP and WinRM services. If you need to use the following services, it is recommended to set up a firewall to restrict IP sources: 135 (RPC), 139 (NetBIOS), 445 (SMB), 3389 (RDP), 5985 (WinRM).

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: Global Wisdom Software ANCHOR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8314-983c9-1.html third party advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8315-e6069-2.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12902?
CVE-2024-12902 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12902?
To fix CVE-2024-12902: Modify the default password manually or apply the following updates to automatically change the default password: For the 2.5 series, please update to version 2.5.9.5 or later. For the 2.7 series, please update to version 2.7.2.4 or later. For remote access, versions 2.5.3.1 and later and versions 2.7 series have disabled the SMB service by default and restricted high-privilege service accounts from remote login via RDP and WinRM services. If you need to use the following services, it is recommended to set up a firewall to restrict IP sources: 135 (RPC), 139 (NetBIOS), 445 (SMB), 3389 (RDP), 5985 (WinRM).
Is CVE-2024-12902 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12902 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-2024-12902?
CVE-2024-12902 affects Global Wisdom Software ANCHOR.
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