Hitachi Energy is publishing this cybersecurity advisory in response to the security findings reported by Dragos affecting end-of-life RTU500 CMU firmware version 9.x. The reported findings are associated with legacy RTU500 firmware versions that were developed according to the cybersecurity requirements, threat landscape, and industry practices that existed at the time of their release. As cybersecurity threats and security expectations have evolved, these end-of-life versions no longer incorporate many of the security controls and hardening measures that are standard in modern industrial control systems. Over successive RTU500 releases, Hitachi Energy has continuously enhanced the security of the product through the introduction of additional security features, protocol hardening, stronger authentication and access controls, encrypted communications, and other security-by-design improvements. While the findings reported by Dragos do not affect currently supported RTU500 CMU firmware versions, there is a likelihood that the end-of-life versions 11.x and prior are affected by these vulnerabilities. Since the end-of-life versions are no longer maintained with security updates, Hitachi Energy strongly recommends upgrading to a currently supported RTU500 firmware version. Customers should also implement appropriate defense-in-depth measures and cybersecurity best practices to reduce risk and strengthen the security posture of their operational environments. Please refer to the…

Hitachi Energy is aware of open-source software vulnerabilities that affect REB500 product versions listed in this document. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to carry out Denial of Service (DoS) attack on the product. Please refer to the Recommended Immediate Actions for information about the mitigation/remediation.

Hitachi Energy is aware of RCE (Remote Code Execution) vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ component of SOI product versions listed in this document. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to carry out various attacks affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the product. Please refer to the Recommended Immediate Actions for information about the mitigation/remediation.

Hitachi Energy is aware of unauthenticated servlet access vulnerabilities that affect Asset Suite product versions listed in this document. These vulnerabilities can be exploited to potentially cause confidentiality, integrity and availability impact on the product. Please refer to the Recommended Immediate Actions for information about the mitigation/remediation.

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A vulnerability exists in EasyIO FG relating to an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the system through hard-coded credentials and improper privilege management, potentially resulting in full device compromise. Successful exploitation could result in technical or operational impact. A vulnerability exists in EasyIO FG relating to an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the system through hard-coded credentials and improper privilege management, potentially resulting in full device compromise. Successful exploitation could result in technical or operational impact.

The Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service is vulnerable to an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to manipulate the configurations of devices they do not own. This vulnerability enables attackers to perform unauthorized actions, such as altering device settings or triggering unintended behaviors, without verifying ownership or permissions. The Meari IoT Cloud Platform OpenAPI Service is vulnerable to an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to access the complete device shadow of any device by specifying its device ID. This vulnerability exposes sensitive information, such as device credentials, owner details, network data, and telemetry, without verifying any relationship between the requester and the target device.

Johnson Controls is aware of a vulnerability in EasyIO Neo which may allow an attacker to intercept and read sensitive information, including credentials and session data, transmitted in cleartext over the network. Successful exploitation could result in technical or operational impact. EasyIO Neo is a programmable building automation edge controller used to manage and automate HVAC, lighting, and energy systems in commercial buildings through a web-based interface.

Johnson Controls is aware of a vulnerability in EasyIO Neo Series EC and CW Controllers relating to an attacker gaining access to sensitive information that could be used to conduct further attacks against the system. The EC and CW are programmable edge controllers designed for building automation and control systems, used to manage and automate various building functions including HVAC, lighting, and energy management, supporting open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus for adaptable system connections.

A vulnerability exists in the Scheduler Service installed with PCM600. The service executes under the LocalSystem account while permissions are granted to standard PCM600 users through membership in the local users group. An attacker with local access and valid user credentials may exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges and obtain control of the affected host. A vulnerability exists in the processing of PCM600 project archives files. Insufficient validation of archive entry paths may permit path traversal during extraction, potentially allowing files to be written to loca tions outside the intended extraction directory.