CVE-2024-28146
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability involves hard-coded credentials in ImageAccess products that allow attackers to decrypt configuration files, firmware updates, and directly connect to database servers. Affected systems include ImageAccess document management and scanning solutions. Attackers can gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and system control.
💻 Affected Systems
- ImageAccess document management and scanning solutions
⚠️ 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 allowing data theft, firmware manipulation, and persistent backdoor access to database servers and device management.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive configuration data, potential credential harvesting, and database server compromise leading to data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if systems are isolated from untrusted networks and access controls prevent credential usage.
🎯 Exploit Status
Hard-coded credentials are publicly documented in disclosure materials, making exploitation straightforward.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Contact vendor for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.imageaccess.de/?page=SupportPortal&lang=en
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Contact ImageAccess support for patched firmware. 2. Backup configurations. 3. Apply firmware update. 4. Restart affected devices. 5. Verify credential changes.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network segmentation
allIsolate affected devices from untrusted networks and internet access
Access control restrictions
allImplement firewall rules to restrict database and management interface access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment affected devices in isolated network zones with strict access controls
- Monitor for unauthorized database connections and credential usage attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if using ImageAccess products and review firmware version against vendor advisoriesCheck Version:
Check device web interface or contact vendor for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify with vendor that hard-coded credentials have been removed or changed in updated firmware📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized database connection attempts
- Unexpected firmware update activities
- Access using default/hard-coded credentials
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected connections to database ports from unauthorized sources
- Traffic patterns indicating configuration file decryption attempts
SIEM Query:
source_ip IN (unauthorized_networks) AND dest_port IN (database_ports) OR event_description CONTAINS 'hard-coded credential'