External risk intelligence

SiteOmat Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2017-14728

An authentication bypass vulnerability in SiteOmat software allows unauthorized access to systems, potentially exposing operational data and disrupting business processes. This presents a significant business risk due to the potential for data compromise and system disruption.

4Halo Surface Signal

Authentication Bypass

Orpak Siteomat

before 6.4.414.084

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2017-14728

The product is a station controller, a type of appliance frequently deployed at the network edge to manage site operations. The vulnerability affects remote SSH and HTTP authentication interfaces, which are commonly exposed to the internet or wide-area networks in typical industrial and remote management deployment patterns for this class of device.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

The SiteOmat system contains a flaw that allows unauthorized access to its source code. This vulnerability permits attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms. Such a breach could expose sensitive operational data and disrupt business processes.

  • Vulnerable SiteOmat source code
  • Authentication bypass weakness
  • Compromised operational data

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can gain unauthorized access to systems by exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain control over the affected system. The attacker can then potentially execute arbitrary commands or access sensitive data.

  • Unprotected authentication interfaces.
  • Attacker bypasses authentication.
  • Attacker gains system control.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

The identified vulnerability in SiteOmat software could allow unauthorized access to systems. This could lead to data compromise, system disruption, and potential financial losses for organizations using the affected software. The nature of the vulnerability suggests a significant potential for business risk.

  • Attackers with low skill level.
  • Unauthenticated access from the network.
  • High business risk and urgency.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

An authentication bypass vulnerability was identified in the SiteOmat product. This issue could allow unauthorized access to systems. Organizations using SiteOmat should take steps to identify and mitigate this risk.

  • Find SiteOmat assets.
  • Reduce exposure or isolate risk.
  • Fix, verify, and monitor.

Frequently asked questions

What is SiteOmat and its purpose?

SiteOmat is a station controller software developed by orpak. It is utilized in various operational settings to manage station functions. All versions of SiteOmat prior to the submission of the exploit are impacted by this vulnerability.

What type of weakness does CVE-2017-14728 represent?

CVE-2017-14728 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability. This means an attacker can gain access to the system without requiring legitimate credentials.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-14728?

Exploitation requires leveraging unprotected remote authentication interfaces. The vulnerability is present in the SiteOmat source code, affecting versions before a specific exploit was submitted.

What is the significance of CVE-2017-14728 for station controllers?

This vulnerability is classified as 'Likely' to be exploited due to the nature of station controllers, often situated at network perimeters. The flaw in remote SSH and HTTP authentication, commonly exposed in industrial or remote management scenarios, poses a significant risk.

What steps should organizations take regarding this vulnerability?

Organizations using SiteOmat should identify all affected assets, reduce their exposure by isolating systems, and then apply fixes, followed by verification and ongoing monitoring to ensure the risk is mitigated.

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