CVE-2024-48126
📋 TL;DR
The HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I security scanner contains hardcoded credentials that provide vendor support and service access. This allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain privileged access to the device. Organizations using this specific security scanner model are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I
⚠️ 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 compromise of the security scanner, allowing attackers to disable security screening, manipulate scan results, or use the device as an entry point into connected networks.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to the device's administrative functions, potentially disabling security operations or extracting sensitive screening data.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if device is isolated from networks and physical access is controlled, though hardcoded credentials remain a persistent risk.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires discovering the hardcoded credentials, which may be documented in research papers or discovered through reverse engineering.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
Contact the vendor (Smiths Detection) for firmware updates or guidance. No official patch information is currently available.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Isolation
allIsolate the HI-SCAN device from all networks to prevent remote exploitation
Physical Access Controls
allImplement strict physical security controls to prevent unauthorized physical access to the device
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Segment the device on a dedicated VLAN with strict firewall rules allowing only essential traffic
- Implement continuous monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to the device
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version and consult vendor documentation. Attempt authentication using known hardcoded credentials if authorized.Check Version:
Check device display or management interface for firmware version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify with vendor that firmware update removes hardcoded credentials. Test authentication attempts with previously known credentials.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
- Unauthorized access to vendor support functions
- Unusual administrative activity patterns
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected network connections to/from the device
- Traffic patterns indicating credential testing or brute force attempts
SIEM Query:
source="HI-SCAN" AND (event_type="authentication" AND result="success") | stats count by user