CVE-2015-6456: Critical severity ge mds pulsenet vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2015
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Updated

GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GE MDS PulseNET<=3.1.3
GE MDS PulseNET<=3.1.3

Event History

Sep 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6456?

CVE-2015-6456 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to hardcoded credentials that allow remote attackers to gain administrative access.

2

How can I fix CVE-2015-6456?

To fix CVE-2015-6456, upgrade to GE MDS PulseNET version 3.1.5 or later to eliminate the hardcoded credentials.

3

Which versions of GE MDS PulseNET are affected by CVE-2015-6456?

CVE-2015-6456 affects GE MDS PulseNET versions prior to 3.1.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6456?

CVE-2015-6456 is a remote code execution vulnerability due to hardcoded credentials in the software.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2015-6456?

Any remote attacker with knowledge of the hardcoded password can exploit CVE-2015-6456 to obtain administrative access.

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