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  "document": {
    "acknowledgments": [
      {
        "names": [
          "Gjoko Krstikj"
        ],
        "organization": "Zero Science Lab",
        "summary": "reporting the vulnerabilities through responsible disclosure."
      }
    ],
    "category": "csaf_security_advisory",
    "csaf_version": "2.0",
    "distribution": {
      "text": "\u00a9 Copyright 2025 ABB. All rights reserved.",
      "tlp": {
        "label": "WHITE"
      }
    },
    "lang": "en",
    "notes": [
      {
        "category": "summary",
        "text": "ABB became aware of vulnerabilities in the product versions listed as affected in the advisory. ASPECT devices are not intended to be internet-facing. A product advisory issued in June 2023 informed customers of this already.\nAn attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities could gain unauthorized access and potentially compromise the system\u0027s - and log-file -  confidentiality, integrity and availability. \nABB requires, as noted in previous security advisories and user documentation, that ASPECT should not be exposed to the internet or any other insecure network.\nNote: In order to exploit an ASPECT, an attacker would need a misconfigured system.\nABB strongly advises customers and system integrators to follow the instructions documented in: FBXi, CBXi and ASPECT\u00ae SOLUTIONS, which can be downloaded from the ABB library. \n",
        "title": "Summary"
      },
      {
        "category": "other",
        "text": "For any installation of software-related ABB products and especially for products in scope of the ASPECT product line, we strongly recommend the following (non-exhaustive) list of cyber security practices:\n\u2022\tEnsure that all ASPECT products are upgraded to the latest firmware version. Please find the latest version of ASPECT firmware on the respective product homepage\n\n\n\u2022\tIsolate special purpose networks (e.g. for automation systems) and remote devices behind firewalls and separate them from any general-purpose network (e.g. office or home networks).\n\n\n\u2022\tInstall physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your devices, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.\n\n\n\u2022\tNever connect programming software or computers containing programming software to any network other than the network for the devices that it is intended for.\n\n\n\u2022\tScan all data imported into your environment before use to detect potential malware infections.\n\n\n\u2022\tMinimize network exposure for all ASPECT ports and endpoints to ensure that they are not accessible directly from the Internet. \n\n\n\u2022\tEnsure all nodes are always up to date in terms of installed software, operating system, and firmware patches as well as anti-virus and firewall.\n\n\n\u2022\tWhen remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available.\n\n\n\u2022\tAuthorized users shall change all default credentials during commissioning of an ASPECT system. If credentials have not been changed during commission state, ABB advises to change each changeable credential at the earliest. ",
        "title": "General security recommendations"
      },
      {
        "category": "other",
        "text": "For additional instructions and support please contact your local ABB service organization. For contact information, see www.abb.com/contactcenters.\nInformation about ABB\u2019s cyber security program and capabilities can be found at www.abb.com/cybersecurity\n",
        "title": "Support"
      },
      {
        "category": "legal_disclaimer",
        "text": "The information in this document is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by ABB.\nABB provides no warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, for the information contained in this document, and assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. In no event shall ABB or any of its suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages of any nature or kind arising from the use of this document, or from the use of any hardware or software described in this document, even if ABB or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such damages.\nThis document and parts hereof must not be reproduced or copied without written permission from ABB, and the contents hereof must not be imparted to a third party nor used for any unauthorized purpose.\nAll rights to registrations and trademarks reside with their respective owners.\n",
        "title": "Notice"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "Users accessing ASPECT remotely shall do this using a VPN Gateway allowing access to the particular network segment where ASPECT is installed and configured. \nNote: it is crucial that the VPN Gateway and Network is setup in accordance with best industry standards and maintained in terms of security patches for all related components. \n",
        "title": "Workarounds"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "The vulnerabilities reported in scope of this document are only exploitable if attackers can access the network segment where ASPECT is installed and exposed directly to the internet. ABB therefore recommends the following guidelines in order to protect customer networks:\n\n\n\u2022\tASPECT devices should never be exposed directly to the Internet either via a direct ISP connection nor via NAT port forwarding. If remote access to an ASPECT system is a customer requirement, the system shall operate behind a firewall. Users accessing ASPECT remotely shall do this using a VPN Gateway allowing access to the particular network segment where ASPECT is installed and configured. \n\n\n\u2022\tNote: it is crucial that the VPN Gateway and Network is setup in accordance with best industry standards and maintained in terms of security patches for all related components. \n\n\n\u2022\tABB System Integrators shall change default passwords if they are still in use. \n\u2022\tEnsure that all ASPECT products are upgraded to the latest firmware version. Please find the latest version of ASPECT firmware on the respective product homepage\n",
        "title": "Mitigating factors"
      }
    ],
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      "category": "vendor",
      "name": "ABB PSIRT",
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        "category": "self",
        "summary": "ABB CYBERSECURITY ADVISORY - PDF version ",
        "url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108470A6775\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=pdf\u0026Action=Launch"
      },
      {
        "summary": "ABB strongly advises customers and system integrators to follow the instructions documented in: FBXi, CBXi and ASPECT\u00ae SOLUTIONS, which can be downloaded from the ABB library. \n  {HT0038}",
        "url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=HT0038\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
      },
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "ABB CYBERSECURITY ADVISORY - CSAF version ",
        "url": "https://psirt.abb.com/csaf/2025/9akk108470a6775.json"
      }
    ],
    "title": "Hardcoded credentials in ASPECT Energy Management System",
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        {
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      "cve": "CVE-2024-51547",
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        "name": "Use of Hard-coded Credentials"
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          "category": "description",
          "text": "Several hard-coded credentials for product internal use are contained in the firmware as plain text information. ",
          "title": "CVE description"
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          "details": "Please immediately do the following actions on any released SW version of ASPECT:\n-\tStop and disconnect any ASPECT products that are exposed directly to the Internet, either via a direct ISP connection or via NAT port forwarding.\n-\tEnsure that physical controls are in place, so no unauthorized personnel can access your devices, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.\n-\tEnsure log-files, downloaded from the equipment is protected against unauthorized access. \n-\tEnsure that all ASPECT products are upgraded to the latest firmware version. Please find the latest version of ASPECT firmware on the respective product homepage.\n-\tWhen remote access is required, only use secure methods.  If a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is used, ensure that the chosen VPN is secure i.e. updated to the most current version available and configured for secure access. \n",
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