Abb
CVE-2024-48842
HIGH
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 7.3 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: physical attack vector, high complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.02%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in ABB FLXEON.3.5 and newer versions. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3). 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.
Affected ProductsAI
ABB FLXEON.This.
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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. Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in ABB FLXEON.3.5 and newer versions Version information: through 9.3.5.
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CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in ABB FLXEON.This issue affects FLXEON: through 9.3.5 and newer versions
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in ABB FLXEON.This face moderate risk from CVE-2024-48842, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated CVSS 7.3. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls; (2) Enable MFA where possible; (3) Monitor authentication logs for anomalous access.
Threat Intelligence Overview
NVD
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EPSS
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
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