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G5Dfr Firmware CVE-2024-22083

MEDIUM
Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)
2024-03-20 cve@mitre.org
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential externalization
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Persistence, Credential Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could gain access using credentials embedded in source code by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.6% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. A hardcoded backdoor session ID exists that can be used for further access to the device, including reconfiguration tasks. Affected products include: Elspec-Ltd G5Dfr Firmware.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. A hardcoded backdoor session ID exists that can be used for further access to the device, including reconfiguration tasks.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.6%
Top 58% exploitable
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.6%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

33
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:elspec-ltd:g5dfr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2024-22081 CRITICAL
9.8 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated critical severity (CVSS

CVE-2024-22080 CRITICAL
9.8 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated critical severity (CVSS

CVE-2024-22078 HIGH
8.8 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8)

CVE-2024-22084 HIGH
7.5 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5)

CVE-2024-22082 HIGH
7.5 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5)

CVE-2024-22079 HIGH
7.5 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5)

CVE-2024-22085 MEDIUM
6.2 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.

CVE-2024-22077 MEDIUM
5.3 Mar 20

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.

CVE-2025-59392 MEDIUM
6.8 Nov 06

On Elspec G5 devices through 1.2.2.19, a person with physical access to the device can reset the Admin password by inser

CVE-2024-46603 HIGH
7.5 Jan 07

An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware v1.2.1.12 allows att

CVE-2024-46602 HIGH
7.5 Jan 07

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder version 1.2.1.12 and earlier. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5)

CVE-2024-46601 HIGH
7.5 Jan 07

Elspec Engineering G5 Digital Fault Recorder Firmware v1.2.1.12 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow. Rated high

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