Hitachi Energy CoreTec flaws allow commands and local root
Authenticated users can inject OS commands, and a local user can reach root through the built-in Linux ESP code.
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Authenticated users can inject OS commands, and a local user can reach root through the built-in Linux ESP code.
Builds from 12.7.1 through 13.8.2 should move to 13.9.1 or named branch fixes; exploitation is not stated.
Versions 10.7 and earlier need 10.8 for two flaws; 10.8 still needs a documented mitigation for the authentication issue.
CISA warns end-of-life Hitachi Energy RTU500 firmware has critical unauthenticated flaws, including arbitrary firmware upload.

Canada's Cyber Centre warns that Hitachi Energy RTU500 CMU firmware has vulnerabilities needing updates.
CISA republished Hitachi Energy's advisory on five flaws, including two critical CVSS 9.9 issues, in the FACTS Control Platform GWS component for grid systems.
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