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SAUTER EY-modulo 5 Building Automation Stations

Plan PatchCVSS 8.8ICS-CERT ICSA-23-082-03Apr 3, 2023
Healthcare
Attack path
Attack VectorNetwork
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityLow
User InteractionRequired
Summary

SAUTER EY-modulo 5 Building Automation Station (EY-AS525F001) with moduWeb contains multiple vulnerabilities (CWE-79 cross-site scripting, CWE-319 unencrypted communication, CWE-434 unrestricted file upload) that allow remote privilege escalation, unauthorized execution of actions, denial of service, and retrieval of sensitive building configuration data. The product does not support encryption on its communication protocols and is not suitable for open networks. SAUTER states this product line will not be patched and recommends upgrading to EY6AS80F021 with moduWeb Unity.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker could gain unauthorized control of your building automation system, alter temperature or access controls, read sensitive building data, or cause denial of service affecting HVAC and security operations.
Who's at risk
Healthcare facilities and other buildings relying on SAUTER EY-modulo 5 building automation stations for HVAC, lighting, and access control. This affects legacy EY-AS525F001 devices with moduWeb that lack encryption and are accessible on network segments.
How it could be exploited
An attacker on the network sends a specially crafted request (leveraging CWE-79 cross-site scripting, CWE-319 unencrypted communication, or CWE-434 unrestricted file upload) to the moduWeb interface. Since the device lacks encryption and requires only basic network access, the attacker can intercept traffic, inject commands, or upload malicious files without authentication to alter building settings or extract configuration data.
Prerequisites
  • Network access to the EY-AS525F001 device on the same network segment or open network
  • No authentication or valid credentials required for basic exploitation
  • Device running moduWeb interface without encryption enabled
Remotely exploitableNo authentication requiredLow complexity attackNo patch available for legacy productUnencrypted communicationAffects building critical systems (HVAC, access control)Legacy/end-of-life product
Exploitability
Unlikely to be exploited — EPSS score 0.2%
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
EY-modulo 5 Building Automation Station: EY-AS525F001 with moduWebEY-AS525F001No fix yet
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/2
HARDENINGSegment the building automation network from general IT networks using a firewall or VLAN; restrict access to authorized engineering workstations only
WORKAROUNDDisable or restrict remote access to the moduWeb interface; require VPN or DMZ access if remote management is necessary
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXPlan and budget for replacement of EY-AS525F001 with EY6AS80F021 running moduWeb Unity, which supports encrypted TLS communication
Long-term hardening
0/1
HARDENINGImplement monitoring and logging of all traffic to and from the building automation device to detect unauthorized access attempts
View full CISA ICS-CERT advisory
API: /api/v1/advisories/3545e6f1-0cbf-4394-80b6-85a369b7f0f5

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