External risk intelligence

ErMon lets attackers take control of systems or steal data through its web interface.

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2023-3000

An external attacker can bypass login screens in ErMon to gain administrative control over the server. This allows unauthorized access to or manipulation of sensitive industrial monitoring data, potentially leading to full system compromise.

2Halo Surface Signal

SQL Injection

Erikogluteknoloji Energy Monitoring

before 230602

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2023-3000

ErMon is an industrial monitoring system. While it utilizes a web interface, such applications are typically deployed within private, segmented industrial or internal enterprise networks. Public internet exposure is uncommon for this class of software, as it is usually protected by internal network controls or restricted to trusted network sources.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute commands by injecting malicious SQL code into the ErMon software. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems, so it warrants immediate attention.

  • Enables remote command execution.
  • Bypasses authentication controls.
  • Potentially impacts critical infrastructure.

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An attacker can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability in Erikoglu Technology ErMon to gain unauthorized access and execute commands. This could be done by manipulating specially crafted SQL queries through the application's interface, leading to bypass of authentication and execution of arbitrary commands on the underlying system.

  • Target web interface.
  • Requires network access.
  • SQL injection payload.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

This SQL injection vulnerability in ErMon allows for command line execution and authentication bypass, making it a significant risk. Attackers are likely to find this appealing due to the critical severity and the direct pathway to system control it provides without needing prior authentication.

  • Public exploit details are unavailable.
  • No indication of active exploitation.
  • KEV listing is absent.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

Prioritize isolating or taking offline any Erikoglu Technology ErMon instances that are accessible externally, as this critical SQL injection vulnerability allows for authentication bypass and command execution. Given the public exploitability and severity, immediate containment is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and control.

  • Block external access to ErMon.
  • Monitor for anomalous authentication or command execution.
  • Apply ErMon version 230602 or later.

Frequently asked questions

What is Erikoglu Technology ErMon and what is it used for?

Erikoglu Technology ErMon is a system used for energy monitoring. It is designed to help manage and observe energy-related data and operations within a network.

What is the weakness class for CVE-2023-3000 in ErMon?

The vulnerability in CVE-2023-3000 is an SQL Injection, also known as Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (CWE-89). This means that attackers can interfere with the database queries that the software makes.

How can an attacker exploit this ErMon vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted SQL commands through the product's web interface. This does not require any prior authentication or special privileges.

Who should be concerned about this ErMon vulnerability?

Organizations using Erikoglu Technology ErMon should be concerned. The Halo Surface Signal indicates this is an unlikely external threat, suggesting that ErMon is typically found in internal or protected industrial networks rather than being directly accessible from the internet.

What is the first step to address this CVE-2023-3000 vulnerability?

The immediate first step is to isolate any ErMon instances accessible from external networks. Applying version 230602 or later of ErMon is the recommended fix to resolve this vulnerability.

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