pilotpath_controller: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
CVE-2024-22808 is a high-severity insecure storage of sensitive information vulnerability in pilotpath_controller from Tormach, 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 pilotpath_controller versions: 2.9.6. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.52% 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 pilotpath_controller 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tormach | pilotpath_controller | 2.9.6 | Not stated |
| Tormach | Pathpilot Controller | 2.9.6 | 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
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official description
An issue in Tormach xsTECH CNC Router, PathPilot Controller v2.9.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by disrupting the communication between the PathPilot controller and the CNC router via overwriting the card's name in the device memory.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.
More Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerabilities (CWE-922)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- gist.github.com/VcuCyber/51075894d1728db07fc2df286c003df9Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in pilotpath_controller
- 8.2 High severity
Recent Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerabilities
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.6 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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