CVE-2024-51552
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes weak password storage vulnerabilities in ABB's ASPECT, NEXUS, and MATRIX series products. If administrator credentials are compromised, attackers could potentially access stored passwords in a recoverable format. This affects all versions through 3.* of the listed product lines.
💻 Affected Systems
- ASPECT-Enterprise
- NEXUS Series
- MATRIX Series
⚠️ 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 affected systems if administrator credentials are obtained, allowing attackers to recover stored passwords and gain unauthorized access to critical infrastructure.
Likely Case
Privilege escalation or lateral movement within the system if an attacker obtains administrator credentials through other means.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if strong access controls, network segmentation, and credential monitoring are in place to prevent credential theft.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires obtaining administrator credentials first through other means (phishing, credential theft, etc.).
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Versions after 3.* (consult vendor advisory)
Vendor Advisory: https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108471A0021&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=pdf&Action=Launch
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review the vendor advisory. 2. Upgrade affected systems to versions beyond 3.*. 3. Restart services after patching. 4. Verify the fix is applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Strengthen Access Controls
allImplement strict access controls and monitoring for administrator accounts to prevent credential compromise.
Network Segmentation
allIsolate affected systems from untrusted networks and implement strict firewall rules.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement multi-factor authentication for all administrator accounts
- Monitor and audit administrator account activity for suspicious behavior
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check product version against affected versions (through 3.*). Review system configuration for weak password storage mechanisms.Check Version:
Consult product documentation for version check command specific to each product line.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify system is running version beyond 3.* and check vendor documentation for specific fix verification steps.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual administrator login attempts
- Multiple failed authentication attempts
- Changes to password storage or authentication configurations
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected authentication traffic to affected systems
- Traffic patterns suggesting credential harvesting
SIEM Query:
Authentication logs from affected systems showing administrator account access from unusual locations or times