CVE-2017-14728: An authentication bypass was found in an unknown area of the SiteOmat source code.
An authentication bypass was found in an unknown area of the SiteOmat source code. All SiteOmat BOS versions are affected, prior to the submission of this exploit. Also, the SiteOmat does not force administrators to switch passwords, leaving SSH and HTTP remote authentication open to public.
Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-14728 is a critical authentication bypass in SiteOmat BOS. The source says all SiteOmat BOS versions were affected before exploit submission, and remote SSH and HTTP authentication may remain exposed because administrator password changes are not forced. Exposure is most likely where SiteOmat BOS or related SiteOmat station controller software is deployed with SSH or HTTP management reachable from untrusted networks. Treat this as urgent for any organization operating SiteOmat BOS, especially if management services are remotely reachable. Prioritize exposure reduction while confirming vendor remediation options. Mitigation focus: Review CISA and vendor guidance for supported fixes or compensating controls.; Restrict SSH and HTTP management access to trusted networks or VPN only.; Inventory SiteOmat BOS deployments and identify internet-exposed management interfaces..
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CWE-798: Credential and account abuse lookup
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The CVE wording references authentication or credential exposure, so valid-account and credential-access review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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SSVC decision data
CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: yesTechnical Impact: total
CVSS vector scores
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CWE-798 · source CWE mapping
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
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