8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2020-16231
Bachmann Electronic M-Base Controllers Weak Cryptography Password Hash Vulnerability
Description

The affected Bachmann Electronic M-Base Controllers of version MSYS v1.06.14 and later use weak cryptography to protect device passwords. Affected controllers that are actively supported include MX207, MX213, MX220, MC206, MC212, MC220, and MH230 hardware controllers, and affected end-of-life controller include MC205, MC210, MH212, ME203, CS200, MP213, MP226, MPC240, MPC265, MPC270, MPC293, MPE270, and CPC210 hardware controllers. Security Level 0 is set at default from the manufacturer, which could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain access to the password hashes. Security Level 4 is susceptible if an authenticated remote attacker or an unauthenticated person with physical access to the device reads and decrypts the password to conduct further attacks.

INFO

Published Date :

May 19, 2022, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 5:06 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2020-16231 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Bachmann mx207_firmware
2 Bachmann mx213_firmware
3 Bachmann mx220_firmware
4 Bachmann mc206_firmware
5 Bachmann mc212_firmware
6 Bachmann mc220_firmware
7 Bachmann mh230_firmware
8 Bachmann mc205_firmware
9 Bachmann mc210_firmware
10 Bachmann mh212_firmware
11 Bachmann me203_firmware
12 Bachmann cs200_firmware
13 Bachmann mp213_firmware
14 Bachmann mp226_firmware
15 Bachmann mpc240_firmware
16 Bachmann mpc265_firmware
17 Bachmann mpc270_firmware
18 Bachmann mpc293_firmware
19 Bachmann mpe270_firmware
20 Bachmann cpc210_firmware
21 Bachmann mx207
22 Bachmann mx213
23 Bachmann mx220
24 Bachmann mc206
25 Bachmann mc212
26 Bachmann mc220
27 Bachmann mh230
28 Bachmann mc205
29 Bachmann mc210
30 Bachmann mh212
31 Bachmann me203
32 Bachmann cs200
33 Bachmann mp213
34 Bachmann mp226
35 Bachmann mpc240
36 Bachmann mpc265
37 Bachmann mpc270
38 Bachmann mpc293
39 Bachmann mpe270
40 Bachmann cpc210
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Follow the instructions below to mitigate the CVE-2020-16231 vulnerability.
The following text was originally created by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The original can be found at CISA.gov. Bachmann recommends its direct users and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) update to Version 4.49-P1, which is available under item number 00036634-90. To obtain Version 3.95R-P8 the end user is required to contact their key account manager or technical support agent at Bachmann. Asset owners should contact their OEM or reseller for patches. Bachmann does not provide support directly to asset owners. Please refer to the Bachmann Customer Information Note for more details. The password “_pC5#3fS@Y8s” is required to access. If asset owners are unable to update to the latest version or a patch is not available from the OEM or reseller, Bachmann recommends the following mitigations to be put in place: - Update the default username and password in the default Bachmann login handler for field operations. - Direct users or OEMs may utilize their own login handler (e.g., LDAP, Radius, etc.) to circumvent the default authentication handler. Security Level 4 is still recommended for field operations. - Restrict physical access to the device to authorized personnel only. Default Security Level 0 within Bachmann controllers is inherently insecure and should not be used in field operations. Security Levels 1, 2, and 3 are also not recommended for field operations. The use of Telnet, FTP, and Console access during field operations may result in the exploitation of inherent vulnerabilities such as unauthenticated access or exposure of sensitive information. Bachmann strongly recommends users apply Security Level 4, where communication with the device is limited to TLS protected services and all insecure services are disabled.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2020-16231.

URL Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-026-02 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-026-02 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-026-02
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 08, 2022

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-026-02 No Types Assigned https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-026-02 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
    Added CWE NIST CWE-916
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mx207_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mx207:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mx213_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mx213:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mx220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mx220:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mc206_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mc206:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mc212_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mc212:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mc220_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mc220:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mh230_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mh230:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mc205_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mc205:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mc210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mc210:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mh212_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mh212:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:me203_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:me203:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:cs200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:cs200:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mp213_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mp213:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mp226_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mp226:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mpc240_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mpc240:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mpc265_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mpc265:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mpc270_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mpc270:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mpc293_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mpc293:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:mpe270_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:mpe270:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:o:bachmann:cpc210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.06.14 OR cpe:2.3:h:bachmann:cpc210:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 6.5
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.24 }} -0.06%

score

0.47260

percentile