high
7.1
CWE
312
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-2513: Cleartext Credentials Vulnerability on Hitachi Energy’s Multiple IED Connectivity Packages (IED ConnPacks) and PCM600 Products

First published: Tue Nov 22 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability exists in the Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) Connectivity Package (ConnPack) credential storage function in Hitachi Energy’s PCM600 product included in the versions listed below, where IEDs credentials are stored in a cleartext format in the PCM600 database and logs files. An attacker having get access to the exported backup file can exploit the vulnerability and obtain user credentials of the IEDs. Additionally, an attacker with administrator access to the PCM600 host machine can obtain other user credentials by analyzing database log files. The credentials may be used to perform unauthorized modifications such as loading incorrect configurations, reboot the IEDs or cause a denial-of-service on the IEDs.

Credit: cybersecurity@hitachienergy.com cybersecurity@hitachienergy.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Hitachienergy 650connectivitypackage=1.3.0
Hitachienergy 650connectivitypackage=2.1.2
Hitachienergy 650connectivitypackage=2.2.2
Hitachienergy 650connectivitypackage=2.3.0
Hitachienergy 650connectivitypackage=2.4.1
Hitachienergy 670connectivitypackage=3.0.2
Hitachienergy 670connectivitypackage=3.1.2
Hitachienergy 670connectivitypackage=3.2.6
Hitachienergy 670connectivitypackage=3.3.0
Hitachienergy 670connectivitypackage=3.4.1
Hitachienergy Gms600connectivitypackage=1.3.0
Hitachienergy Gms600connectivitypackage=1.3.1
Hitachienergy Pcm600<=2.11
Hitachienergy Pwc600connectivitypackage=1.1.0
Hitachienergy Pwc600connectivitypackage=1.1.1
Hitachienergy Pwc600connectivitypackage=1.1.2
Hitachienergy Pwc600connectivitypackage=1.2.0
Hitachienergy Pwc600connectivitypackage=1.3.0
Hitachienergy Sam600ioconnectivitypackage=1.0.0
Hitachienergy Sam600ioconnectivitypackage=1.1.0
Hitachienergy Sam600ioconnectivitypackage=1.2.0

Remedy

Update to PCM600 v2.11 Hotfix 20240426 or apply mitigation factors/workarounds as described in the Mitigation Factors/Workarounds Section. List of CPEs:  cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pcm600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:gms600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:gms600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-2513?

    CVE-2022-2513 is a vulnerability that exists in the Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) Connectivity Package (ConnPack) credential storage function in Hitachi Energy’s PCM600 product.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-2513?

    The severity of CVE-2022-2513 is high with a CVSS score of 5.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2513?

    The versions affected by CVE-2022-2513 are Hitachienergy 650connectivitypackage 1.3.0, 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.3.0, and 2.4.1; Hitachienergy 670connectivitypackage 3.0.2, 3.1.2, 3.2.6, and 3.4.1; Hitachienergy Gms600connectivitypackage 1.3.0 and 1.3.1; Hitachienergy Pcm600 up to version 2.11; and Hitachienergy Pwc600connectivitypackage 1.1.0, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.0, and 1.3.0.

  • What is the CWE of CVE-2022-2513?

    The CWE of CVE-2022-2513 is CWE-312.

  • How can I fix the vulnerability in PCM600?

    To fix the vulnerability in PCM600, it is recommended to update the software to a version higher than 2.11.

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