CVE-2021-35529: Password in Memory Vulnerability in Retail Operations Product and Counterparty Settlement and Billing (CSB)

Published Aug 20, 2021
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Updated

Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in client environment of Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations and Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) allows an attacker or unauthorized user to access database credentials, shut down the product and access or alter. This issue affects: Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations version 5.7.2 and prior versions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) version 5.7.2 and prior versions.

Affected Software

4 affected components
hitachienergy Counterparty Settlement And Billing<5.7.3
hitachienergy Retail Operations<5.7.3
Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations: All Versions 5.7.2 and prior
Hitachi ABB Power Grids Counterparty Settlement and Billing (CSB): All Versions 5.7.2 and prior

Remediation

Information

- Vulnerability is remediated in Retail Operations v5.7.3 - Vulnerability is remediated in CSB v5.7.3

Event History

Aug 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-35529.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in client environment of Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations and Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB)'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-35529?

The severity of CVE-2021-35529 is high with a CVSS score of 7.2.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2021-35529?

The software affected by CVE-2021-35529 is Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations and Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations, versions up to 5.7.3.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-35529?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-35529 to access database credentials, shut down the product, and access or alter data in the client environment.

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