Weak Authentication for Root User
Vulnerability Description
No password for the root user is set in Novakon P series. This allows phyiscal attackers to enter the console easily. This issue affects P series: P – V2001.A.C518o2 until P-2.0.05 Build 2026.02.06 (commit d0f97fd9).
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- S. Dietz (CyberDanube)
References
- https://cyberdanube.com/security-research/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-novakon-hmi-series/
- https://www.novakon.com.tw/en/news/detail/Security_Advisory__Firmware_Update_Available_for_NOVAKON_P_Series_HMI_Products
- https://www.novakon.com.tw/common/frontend/download?path=/uploads/images/support/download/NOVAKON_P-Series-HMI_Security-Advisory_CVE-2025-9962-9966_Rev2_0.pdf
Affected Vendor
Novakon
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Timeline
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.