Emerson SM-Ethernet FTP Server Default Credentials

critical Nessus Plugin ID 87124

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Synopsis

The remote device has an FTP account with default credentials.

Description

It was possible to log into the remote FTP server on the Emerson SCADA device by providing a set of default credentials. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain authenticated access.

Solution

Change the default password or block access to the port.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 87124

File Name: scada_emerson_sm_ethernet_ftp_default_credentials.nbin

Version: 1.58

Type: remote

Family: SCADA

Published: 12/1/2015

Updated: 3/19/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

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