CVE-2020-10919: C-MORE HMI EA9 Weak Cryptography for Passwords Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2020
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of C-MORE HMI EA9 Firmware version 6.52 touch screen panels. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of passwords. When transmitting passwords, the process encrypts them in a recoverable format. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-10185.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of C-MORE HMI EA9 touch screen panels. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of passwords. When transmitting passwords, the process encrypts them in a recoverable format. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose credentials, leading to further compromise.

Affected Software

14 affected components
AutomationDirect C-more Hmi Ea9 Firmware=6.52
AutomationDirect EA9-PGMSW
AutomationDirect EA9-RHMI
AutomationDirect EA9-T10CL
AutomationDirect EA9-T10WCL
AutomationDirect EA9-T12CL
AutomationDirect EA9-T15CL
AutomationDirect EA9-T15CL-R
AutomationDirect EA9-T6CL
AutomationDirect EA9-T6CL-R
AutomationDirect EA9-T7CL
AutomationDirect EA9-T7CL-R
AutomationDirect EA9-T8CL
C-MORE HMI EA9

Event History

Jul 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 23, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·06:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10919?

CVE-2020-10919 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of C-MORE HMI EA9 Firmware version 6.52 touch screen panels.

2

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-10919?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-10919.

3

How does CVE-2020-10919 work?

CVE-2020-10919 is caused by weak cryptography for passwords, allowing attackers to retrieve sensitive information.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10919?

CVE-2020-10919 has a severity rating of 5.9 (medium).

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-10919?

To fix CVE-2020-10919, it is recommended to update to a version of C-MORE HMI EA9 Firmware that addresses the vulnerability.

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