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CVE-2021-40336

HTTP Response Splitting in Hitachi Energy’s MSM Product

Published: Jul 25, 2022Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafCWE-113
5.0CVSSMEDIUM

Description

A vulnerability exists in the http web interface where the web interface does not validate data in an HTTP header. This causes a possible HTTP response splitting, which if exploited could lead an attacker to channel down harmful code into the user’s web browser, such as to steal the session cookies. Thus, an attacker who successfully makes an MSM user who has already established a session to MSM web interface clicks a forged link to the MSM web interface, e.g., the link is sent per E-Mail, could trick the user into downloading malicious software onto his computer. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MSM V2.2 and prior versions.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:HPR:NUI:RS:UC:LI:LA:L
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:HAttack Complexity
High
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentiality
Low
I:LIntegrity
Low
A:LAvailability
Low

Weaknesses

Affected Products

hitachienergycommercialCHICS / OT / IoTaka hitachi energy, hitachi energy ltd

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available
Workaround Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

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Timeline

Published
Jul 25, 2022
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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