CVE-2024-32741

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CN 4100 (All versions < V3.0). The affected device contains hard coded password which is used for the privileged system user `root` and for the boot loader `GRUB` by default . An attacker who manages to crack the password hash gains root access to the device.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-273900.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32741?
CVE-2024-32741 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-32741?
To fix CVE-2024-32741, 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-2024-32741 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-32741 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-2024-32741?
CVE-2024-32741 affects Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100.
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