CVE-2024-2617
"Siemens RTU500 Firmware Update Bypass"
Description
A vulnerability exists in the RTU500 that allows for authenticated and authorized users to bypass secure update, if secure update feature was not enabled on all CMUs of a RTU500. If a malicious actor successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could use it to update the RTU500 with unsigned firmware.
INFO
Published Date :
April 30, 2024, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 4, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A vulnerability exists in the RTU500 that allows for authenticated and authorized users to bypass secure update. If a malicious actor successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could use it to update the RTU500 with unsigned firmware. A vulnerability exists in the RTU500 that allows for authenticated and authorized users to bypass secure update, if secure update feature was not enabled on all CMUs of a RTU500. If a malicious actor successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could use it to update the RTU500 with unsigned firmware. -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000199&languageCode=en&Preview=true -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 03, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-358 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 30, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability exists in the RTU500 that allows for authenticated and authorized users to bypass secure update. If a malicious actor successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could use it to update the RTU500 with unsigned firmware. Added Reference Hitachi ABB Power Grids https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000199&languageCode=en&Preview=true [No types assigned] Added CVSS V3.1 Hitachi ABB Power Grids AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H