CVE-2024-7940: Critical severity hitachi energy microscada x sys600 vulnerability
Published Aug 27, 2024
·Updated
The product exposes a service that is intended for local only to all network interfaces without any authentication.
Affected Software
1 affected component
hitachienergy MicroSCADA X SYS600>=10.2<10.6
Event History
Aug 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7940?
CVE-2024-7940 has a critical severity, as it exposes a service without authentication to all network interfaces.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-7940?
To fix CVE-2024-7940, restrict the service to local-only access and implement proper authentication mechanisms.
3
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2024-7940?
CVE-2024-7940 affects Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600 versions from 10.2 to 10.6.
4
What potential risks are associated with CVE-2024-7940?
The risks include unauthorized access to sensitive services and data due to lack of authentication and exposure to the network.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-7940?
Check with Hitachienergy for any available updates or patches to address CVE-2024-7940.