CVE-2023-29122

6.7 MEDIUM

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to service libraries in Enel X Waybox 3 charging station management systems. Attackers could potentially access restricted functionality or data they shouldn't have permissions for. This affects organizations using Enel X Waybox 3 charging infrastructure.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Enel X Waybox 3
Versions: All versions prior to security update
Operating Systems: Embedded Linux-based system
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Affects Waybox 3 charging station management devices used in electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

⚠️ Manual Verification Required

This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.

Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).

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Recommended Actions:
  1. Review the CVE details at NVD
  2. Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
  3. Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
  4. Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete compromise of charging station management system allowing unauthorized control of charging operations, data theft, or service disruption.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized access to administrative functions or sensitive configuration data within the charging management system.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls preventing exploitation attempts.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH - Charging stations are often internet-connected for remote management, making them accessible to attackers.
🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Internal network access could still allow exploitation if proper segmentation isn't in place.

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No
Weaponized: UNKNOWN
Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No
Complexity: MEDIUM

Exploitation requires specific conditions and likely some level of access to the system.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Security update referenced in bulletin 06-2024

Vendor Advisory: https://support-emobility.enelx.com/content/dam/enelxmobility/italia/documenti/manuali-schede-tecniche/Waybox-3-Security-Bulletin-06-2024-V1.pdf

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Download the security update from Enel X support portal. 2. Apply the update following vendor instructions. 3. Restart the Waybox 3 device. 4. Verify the update was successful.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Network Segmentation

all

Isolate Waybox 3 devices from general network access and restrict to necessary management interfaces only.

Access Control Restrictions

all

Implement strict access controls and authentication requirements for Waybox 3 management interfaces.

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Implement strict network segmentation to isolate Waybox 3 devices from untrusted networks
  • Deploy additional authentication and authorization controls for all management access

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check device version against the security bulletin and verify if security update has been applied.

Check Version:

Check device management interface for firmware version information

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm the security update version is installed and test that unauthorized access to service libraries is prevented.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • Unauthorized access attempts to service libraries
  • Unexpected authentication events
  • Access from unauthorized accounts

Network Indicators:

  • Unusual traffic patterns to Waybox 3 management ports
  • Access attempts from unexpected IP ranges

SIEM Query:

source="waybox3" AND (event_type="access_denied" OR event_type="unauthorized_access")

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