CVE-2021-35529: hitachi abb power grids counterparty settlement and billing (csb) Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-35529 is a high (CVSS 7.7) Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in hitachi abb power grids counterparty settlement and billing (csb). EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 20-08-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability in client environment of Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations and Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) allows an attacker or unauthorized user to access database credentials, shut down the product and access or alter. This issue affects: Hitachi ABB Power Grids Retail Operations version 5.7.2 and prior versions. Hitachi ABB Power Grids Counterparty Settlement Billing (CSB) version 5.7.2 and prior versions.

• CWE-522Insufficiently Protected CredentialsThe product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.