Experion Server: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
CVE-2023-25948 is a high-severity generation of error message containing sensitive information vulnerability in Experion Server from Honeywell, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Experion Server versions: 501.1 through 501.6HF8; 510.1 through 510.2HF12; 511.1 through 511.5TCU3, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Experion Server you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell | Experion Server | 501.1 through 501.6HF8; 510.1 through 510.2HF12; 511.1 through 511.5TCU3; 520.1 through 520.1TCU4; 520.2 through 520.2TCU2 | Not stated |
| Honeywell | Experion Station | 501.1 through 501.6HF8; 510.1 through 510.2HF12; 511.1 through 511.5TCU3; 520.1 through 520.1TCU4; 520.2 through 520.2TCU2 | Not stated |
| Honeywell | Engineering Station | 510.1 through 511.5TCU3; 520.1 through 520.1TCU4; 520.2 through 520.2TCU2 | Not stated |
| Honeywell | Direct Station | 510.5 through 511.5TCU3; 520.1 through 520.1TCU4; 520.2 through 520.2TCU2 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | CNA (honeywell.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
Server information leak of configuration data when an error is generated in response to a specially crafted message. See Honeywell Security Notification for recommendations on upgrading and versioning.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Handle exceptions internally and do not display errors containing potentially sensitive information to a user.
- Use naming conventions and strong types to make it easier to spot when sensitive data is being used. When creating structures, objects, or other complex entities, separate the sensitive and non-sensitive data as much as possible.
- Debugging information should not make its way into a production release.
More Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information vulnerabilities (CWE-209)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
- process.honeywell.comProduct
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