CVE-2022-2513
Assigner: Hitachi Energy
Published: 2022-11-22T10:30:34.309Z
State: PUBLISHED
affected: defaultStatus: unaffected
product: PCM600
vendor: Hitachi Energy
versions: lessThanOrEqual: 2.11 Hotfix 20220617
status: affected
version: v2.6
versionType: custom
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: 670 Connectivity Package
vendor: Hitachi Energy
versions: lessThanOrEqual: 3.4.1
status: affected
version: 3.0
versionType: semver
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: 650 Connectivity Package
vendor: Hitachi Energy
versions: lessThanOrEqual: 2.4.1
status: affected
version: 1.3
versionType: semver
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: SAM600-IO Connectivity Package
vendor: Hitachi Energy
versions: lessThanOrEqual: 1.2
status: affected
version: 1.0
versionType: semver
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: GMS600 Connectivity Package
vendor: Hitachi Energy
versions: lessThanOrEqual: 1.3.1
status: affected
version: 1.3
versionType: semver
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: PWC600 Connectivity Package
vendor: Hitachi Energy
versions: lessThanOrEqual: 1.3
status: affected
version: 1.1
versionType: semver
credits: type: reporter
user: 00000000-0000-4000-9000-000000000000
value: PSE - Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (Polish Power Grid Company (PPGC))
datePublic: 2022-11-15T13:30:00.000Z
descriptions: supportingMedia: base64: no
type: text/html
value: A vulnerability exists in the Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) Connectivity Package (ConnPack) credential storage function in Hitachi Energy’s PCM600 product included in the versions listed below, where IEDs credentials are stored in a cleartext format in the PCM600 database. An attacker who manages to get access to the exported backup file can exploit the vulnerability and obtain credentials of the IEDs. The credentials may be used to perform unauthorized modifications such as&nbsp;loading incorrect configurations, reboot the IEDs or cause a denial-of-service on the IEDs.<br><br>
value: A vulnerability exists in the Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) Connectivity Package (ConnPack) credential storage function in Hitachi Energy’s PCM600 product included in the versions listed below, where IEDs credentials are stored in a cleartext format in the PCM600 database. An attacker who manages to get access to the exported backup file can exploit the vulnerability and obtain credentials of the IEDs. The credentials may be used to perform unauthorized modifications such as loading incorrect configurations, reboot the IEDs or cause a denial-of-service on the IEDs.


impacts: capecId: CAPEC-37
descriptions: value: CAPEC-37 Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data
metrics: cvssV3_1: attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: LOCAL
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 7.1
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: NONE
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
version: 3.1
format: CVSS
scenarios: value: GENERAL
problemTypes: descriptions: cweId: CWE-312
description: CWE-312 Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
type: CWE
solutions: supportingMedia: base64: no
type: text/html
value: 

Update to PCM600 v2.11 Hotfix 20220923 or apply mitigation
factors/workarounds as described in the Mitigation Factors/Workarounds Section.<br><br>List of CPEs:&nbsp;<br>cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pcm600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br><br>cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
<br>


cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>

<br>cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>

<br>cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

<br><br>cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

<br><br>cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:gms600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*<br>

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:gms600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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value: 
Update to PCM600 v2.11 Hotfix 20220923 or apply mitigation
factors/workarounds as described in the Mitigation Factors/Workarounds Section.

List of CPEs: 
cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pcm600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*


cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:670ConnectivityPackage:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*


cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:650ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*


cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:sam600ioConnectivityPackage:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*


cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*




cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:pwc600ConnectivityPackage:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*



cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:gms600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*


cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:gms600ConnectivityPackage:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*


 



source: advisory: 8DBD000120
discovery: EXTERNAL
title: Cleartext Credentials Vulnerability on Hitachi Energy’s Multiple IED Connectivity Packages (IED ConnPacks) and PCM600 Products
workarounds: supportingMedia: base64: no
type: text/html
value: 



It is recommended to implement and continuously revise least privileges principles to minimize permissions and
accesses to PCM600 related resources, included the backup file, PCMI/PCMP file.<br><br> Recommended security
practices and firewall configurations can help protect a process control network from attacks that originate from
outside the network. Such practices include that process control systems are physically protected from direct
access by unauthorized personnel, have no direct connections to the Internet, and are separated from other
networks by means of a firewall system that has a minimal number of ports exposed, and others that have to be
evaluated case by case. Process control systems should not be used for Internet surfing, instant messaging, or
receiving e-mails. Portable computers and removable storage media should be carefully scanned for viruses
before they are connected to a control system. <br><br>An additional recommendation is to follow the hardening guidelines published by “The Center for Internet Security
(CIS)” <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cisecurity.org/about-us/">https://www.cisecurity.org/about-us/</a> to protect the host Operating System.
<br><br>More information to deploy PCM600 securely can be found in the following documents:
1MRS758440, PCM600 Cyber Security Deployment Guideline




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value: 


It is recommended to implement and continuously revise least privileges principles to minimize permissions and
accesses to PCM600 related resources, included the backup file, PCMI/PCMP file.

 Recommended security
practices and firewall configurations can help protect a process control network from attacks that originate from
outside the network. Such practices include that process control systems are physically protected from direct
access by unauthorized personnel, have no direct connections to the Internet, and are separated from other
networks by means of a firewall system that has a minimal number of ports exposed, and others that have to be
evaluated case by case. Process control systems should not be used for Internet surfing, instant messaging, or
receiving e-mails. Portable computers and removable storage media should be carefully scanned for viruses
before they are connected to a control system. 

An additional recommendation is to follow the hardening guidelines published by “The Center for Internet Security
(CIS)”  https://www.cisecurity.org/about-us/ https://www.cisecurity.org/about-us/  to protect the host Operating System.


More information to deploy PCM600 securely can be found in the following documents:
1MRS758440, PCM600 Cyber Security Deployment Guideline






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