CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-6456

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before version 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, allowing remote attackers to gain administrative access and execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized users gaining full control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to version 3.1.5 or later to remove hardcoded credentials and implement additional security measures.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

GE Digital Energy MDS PulseNET and MDS PulseNET Enterprise before 3.1.5 have hardcoded credentials for a support account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by leveraging knowledge of the password.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS