CVE-2024-2051
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an authentication brute-force vulnerability in Schneider Electric systems where attackers can make unlimited login attempts without rate limiting. This could lead to account takeover and unauthorized system access. Organizations using affected Schneider Electric products are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Specific Schneider Electric products not listed in provided references; consult vendor advisory for details
⚠️ 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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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise through administrative account takeover, leading to data theft, system manipulation, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to user accounts, privilege escalation, and lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Failed login attempts logged but no successful exploitation due to rate limiting and account lockout policies.
🎯 Exploit Status
Brute-force attacks require no authentication and can be automated with simple tools like Hydra or Burp Intruder.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory SEVD-2024-072-01 for specific versions
Vendor Advisory: https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-072-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-072-01.pdf
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review vendor advisory SEVD-2024-072-01. 2. Identify affected products and versions. 3. Apply vendor-provided patches or firmware updates. 4. Restart systems as required. 5. Verify fixes are applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Implement Network-Based Rate Limiting
allUse firewalls or WAFs to limit login attempts per IP address
Enable Account Lockout Policies
allConfigure systems to lock accounts after excessive failed attempts
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate affected systems from internet access and restrict internal network access
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to add additional protection layer
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Test login interface with automated tools to see if unlimited attempts are allowed without lockoutCheck Version:
Check system firmware/software version against patched versions in vendor advisoryVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that login attempts are now rate-limited and accounts lock after configured failed attempts📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple failed login attempts from single IP/user
- Unusual login patterns outside business hours
Network Indicators:
- High volume of POST requests to login endpoints
- Traffic patterns consistent with brute-force tools
SIEM Query:
source="auth.log" AND (event="failed login" COUNT > 10 WITHIN 5min BY src_ip)