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Vulnerabilities in the web interface of EMG12 Ethernet Modbus Gateway devices could allow unauthorized access to the devices and the ability to change device configuration
Analysis Summary
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# Vulnerability: Unauthorized Access and Configuration Change in EMG12 Modbus Gateway Web Interface
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: **[Information Not Provided in Source Snippet]**
- CVSS Score: **[Information Not Provided in Source Snippet]** (Likely High/Critical due to unauthorized configuration change)
- CWE: **[Likely CWE-287: Improper Authentication or CWE-284: Improper Access Control]**
## Affected Systems
- Products: EMG12 Ethernet Modbus Gateway devices
- Versions: **[Specific vulnerable versions are not provided in the source snippet]**
- Configurations: Devices utilizing the web interface for configuration management.
## Vulnerability Description
Vulnerabilities exist within the web interface of the EMG12 series Ethernet Modbus Gateway devices. These flaws could potentially allow an unauthenticated or low-privileged remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the device's administrative interface, enabling them to modify critical device settings and configurations.
## Exploitation
- Status: **[Information Not Provided in Source Snippet]** (Implied possibility due to the nature of the flaw)
- Complexity: **[Likely Low to Medium, depending on the specific flaw]**
- Attack Vector: **Network** (Via the web interface)
## Impact
- Confidentiality: **Potential Loss** (If configuration exposure occurs)
- Integrity: **High** (Ability to change device configuration)
- Availability: **Potential Loss** (Misconfiguration can lead to denial of service or operational disruption)
## Remediation
### Patches
- **[Specific patch information is not provided in the source snippet. Users must consult the vendor advisory.]**
### Workarounds
- **Restrict Web Interface Access:** Limit incoming connections to the web management interface (HTTP/HTTPS) only to trusted IP addresses or management networks.
- **Disable Web Interface (If Possible):** If configuration changes are not required frequently, disable the web management interface entirely or use alternative, more secure configuration methods.
## Detection
- **[No specific IOCs provided in the source snippet.]**
- **Detection Methods:** Monitor network traffic for unexpected web requests to the device's management portal, especially from non-standard or unauthorized source IPs. Check device logs for unusual login attempts or configuration audit trails post-access.
## References
- Vendor Advisory: **[Consult the specific announcement from the manufacturer (Entes) referencing the Kaspersky ICS CERT publication for full details.]**
- Relevant links:
- ics-cert-kaspersky-com/publications/