CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-29155: INEA ME RTU Missing Authentication for Critical Function

First published: Mon Nov 20 2023(Updated: )

Versions of INEA ME RTU firmware 3.36b and prior do not require authentication to the "root" account on the host system of the device. This could allow an attacker to obtain admin-level access to the host system.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
INEA ME RTU firmware<3.37
INEA ME RTU

Remedy

INEA recommends users to upgrade ME RTU to firmware version 3.37 https://www.inea.si/en/telemetrija-in-m2m-produkti/mertu-en/ .

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-29155?

    CVE-2023-29155 is a vulnerability in INEA ME RTU firmware 3.36b and prior versions that allows unauthorized access to the root account on the host system.

  • How does CVE-2023-29155 impact the device?

    CVE-2023-29155 allows an attacker to gain admin-level access to the host system of the INEA ME RTU device.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29155?

    CVE-2023-29155 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-29155?

    To fix CVE-2023-29155, update the INEA ME RTU firmware to version 3.37 or later.

  • What is CWE-287?

    CWE-287 is a weakness category that refers to an authentication bypass vulnerability, which is present in CVE-2023-29155.

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