CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-34995

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Jul 07, 2023 | Modified: Jul 13, 2023
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

There are no requirements for setting a complex password for PiiGAB M-Bus, which could contribute to a successful brute force attack if the password is inline with recommended password guidelines.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
M-bus_900s_firmware Piigab - (including) - (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

References