Description Preview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-12927 affects Northern Electric & Power (NEP) inverter devices, allowing remote attackers to access potentially sensitive information by making a direct request for the nep/status/index/1 URI.
Overview
This vulnerability enables unauthorized individuals to retrieve sensitive data from NEP inverter devices by exploiting a specific URI endpoint. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gather information that could be used for further attacks or unauthorized access to the affected devices.
Remediation
To mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2018-12927, it is recommended to apply the following remediation steps:
- Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access to the NEP inverter devices.
- Regularly monitor and analyze network traffic for any suspicious activity targeting the vulnerable URI endpoint.
- Apply security patches or updates provided by the vendor to address the vulnerability and enhance the overall security posture of the devices.
- Consider implementing network segmentation to isolate the NEP inverter devices from potentially malicious actors on the network.
References
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-12927
- Seebug Advisory: https://www.seebug.org/vuldb/ssvid-97377
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
