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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2023.1785
ICS Advisory (ICSA-23-082-02) CP Plus KVMS Pro
24 March 2023
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: CP Plus KVMS Pro
Publisher: ICS-CERT
Operating System: Network Appliance
Resolution: Mitigation
CVE Names: CVE-2023-1518
Original Bulletin:
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-082-02
Comment: CVSS (Max): 7.8 CVE-2023-1518 (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
CVSS Source: ICS-CERT
Calculator: https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.0#CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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ICS Advisory (ICSA-23-082-02)
CP Plus KVMS Pro
Release Date
March 23, 2023
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
o CVSS v3 7.8
o ATTENTION: Low attack complexity
o Vendor: CP Plus
o Equipment: KVMS Pro
o Vulnerability: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to
retrieve sensitive credentials and control the entire CCTV system.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of CP Plus KVMS Pro, a software management platform, are
affected:
o KVMS Pro V2.01.0.T.190521 and prior
3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW
3.2.1 INSUFFICIENTLY PROTECTED CREDENTIALS CWE-522
CP Plus KVMS Pro versions 2.01.0.T.190521 and prior are vulnerable to sensitive
credentials being leaked because they are insufficiently protected.
CVE-2023-1518 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3 base score of
7.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is ( AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/
C:H/I:H/A:H ).
3.3 BACKGROUND
o CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Commercial Facilities
o COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
o COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: India
3.4 RESEARCHER
Harshit Shukla reported this vulnerability to CISA.
4. MITIGATIONS
CP Plus has not responded to requests to work with CISA to mitigate this
vulnerability. Users of the affected product are encouraged to contact CP Plus
customer support for additional information.
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of
exploitation of this vulnerability. Specifically, users should:
o Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems,
and ensure they are not accessible from the Internet .
o Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and
isolate them from business networks.
o When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be
updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only
as secure as its connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk
assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices
on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics . Several CISA products detailing cyber
defense best practices are available for reading and download, including
Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth
Strategies .
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available
on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper,
ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation
Strategies .
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established
internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation
against other incidents.
This vulnerability is not exploitable remotely. No known public exploits
specifically target this vulnerability.
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