CVE-2024-6656 in Cockpit Software
Summary
by MITRE • 09/13/2024
Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in TNB Mobile Solutions Cockpit Software allows Read Sensitive Strings Within an Executable.
This issue affects Cockpit Software: before v2.13.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/04/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6656 represents a critical security flaw in TNB Mobile Solutions Cockpit Software versions prior to v2.13. This issue falls under the category of hard-coded credentials, a well-documented weakness that poses significant risks to system integrity and data confidentiality. The vulnerability allows attackers to read sensitive strings within the executable, potentially exposing authentication credentials, API keys, or other critical system information that should remain protected. Such exposure creates a direct pathway for unauthorized access to the affected system and its underlying resources.
This vulnerability directly maps to CWE-798, which specifically addresses the use of hard-coded credentials in software applications. The technical implementation flaw occurs when developers embed authentication credentials directly into the source code or executable files during the development process. These hard-coded values are typically stored in configuration files, source code repositories, or compiled binaries where they remain persistent throughout the software lifecycle. The Cockpit Software's failure to properly manage credential storage and retrieval mechanisms creates an environment where attackers can extract these sensitive strings through various means including static analysis, memory dumping, or reverse engineering techniques.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential exposure, creating a comprehensive attack surface that can lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration within the network environment. When attackers successfully extract hard-coded credentials, they gain unauthorized access to system resources, potentially compromising the entire Cockpit Software infrastructure. This vulnerability particularly affects industrial control systems and mobile solutions where secure credential management is paramount for maintaining operational integrity. The impact is amplified in environments where the Cockpit Software serves as a central management interface for critical infrastructure components, making it an attractive target for adversaries seeking persistent access.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-6656 should focus on immediate remediation through the deployment of the patched Cockpit Software version 2.13 or later, which addresses the hard-coded credential issue through proper credential management implementation. Organizations should conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify and eliminate any remaining hard-coded credentials throughout their software ecosystem, implementing secure credential storage mechanisms such as environment variables, secure configuration management systems, or hardware security modules. The remediation process must include thorough testing to ensure that all sensitive strings are properly obfuscated or dynamically retrieved from secure sources rather than embedded within the executable. Additionally, implementing regular security assessments and penetration testing can help identify similar vulnerabilities in other applications within the organization's infrastructure, aligning with the principles of the MITRE ATT&CK framework's credential access tactics that emphasize the exploitation of hardcoded credentials as a primary attack vector.