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title: "Sunbird DCIM Flaws Expose Critical Systems to Remote Attacks"
short_title: "Sunbird DCIM vulnerabilities allow remote access"
description: "Two critical vulnerabilities in Sunbird DCIM dcTrack and Power IQ (CVE-2025-66238, CVE-2025-66237) enable remote attacks. Learn mitigation steps and patch now."
author: "Vitus"
date: 2025-01-24
categories: [Cybersecurity, Vulnerabilities]
tags: [sunbird, dcim, cve-2025-66238, cve-2025-66237, cybersecurity]
score: 0.85
cve_ids: [CVE-2025-66238, CVE-2025-66237]
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TL;DR
Sunbird’s DCIM dcTrack and Power IQ platforms are vulnerable to two critical flaws—CVE-2025-66238 (authentication bypass) and CVE-2025-66237 (hard-coded credentials). These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access, escalate privileges, or execute system commands. Immediate patching and network hardening are strongly recommended.
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Main Content
Critical Vulnerabilities in Sunbird DCIM Platforms Demand Immediate Action
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered two severe vulnerabilities in Sunbird’s DCIM dcTrack and Power IQ platforms, which are widely used for data center infrastructure management (DCIM) and power monitoring. These flaws, if exploited, could grant attackers remote access, privilege escalation, and control over critical systems. Organizations relying on these platforms must act swiftly to mitigate risks.
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Key Points
- Two critical vulnerabilities identified: CVE-2025-66238 (authentication bypass) and CVE-2025-66237 (hard-coded credentials).
- Affected products: Sunbird DCIM dcTrack (≤ v9.2.0) and Power IQ (≤ v9.2.0).
- Exploitation risks: Unauthorized access, data theft, privilege escalation, and remote code execution.
- CVSS scores: Up to 8.4 (Critical) for CVE-2025-66237, indicating severe risk.
- Mitigation: Update to dcTrack 9.2.3 or Power IQ 9.2.1, restrict network access, and change default credentials.
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Technical Details
#### 1. Affected Products
The following Sunbird products are vulnerable:
- DCIM dcTrack: Versions v9.2.0 and prior.
- Power IQ: Versions v9.2.0 and prior.
#### 2. Vulnerability Breakdown
##### CVE-2025-66238: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
- CWE-288: This flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms by exploiting remote access features in the dcTrack platform.
- Exploitation scenario: An authenticated user with access to the appliance’s virtual console could redirect network traffic to access restricted services or data.
- CVSS v3.1 Score: 6.5 (Medium).
- CVSS v4 Score: 7.4 (High).
##### CVE-2025-66237: Use of Hard-Coded Credentials
- CWE-798: This vulnerability involves default and hard-coded credentials embedded in the dcTrack platform.
- Exploitation scenario: Attackers could use these credentials to administer the database, escalate privileges, or execute system commands on the host.
- CVSS v3.1 Score: 6.7 (Medium).
- CVSS v4 Score: 8.4 (Critical).
#### 3. Background and Impact
- Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Information Technology, Critical Manufacturing.
- Deployment: Worldwide, with company headquarters in the United States.
- Researcher: The vulnerabilities were reported by notnotnotveg to CISA.
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Impact Assessment
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to:
- Unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems.
- Privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain administrative control.
- Remote code execution, enabling further compromise of the network.
- Disruption of critical infrastructure, particularly in IT and manufacturing sectors.
Given the high CVSS scores and the remote exploitability of these flaws, organizations must prioritize patching and defensive measures.
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Mitigation Steps
#### Immediate Actions
1. Update Systems:
- dcTrack: Upgrade to version 9.2.3.
- Power IQ: Upgrade to version 9.2.1.
2. Restrict Network Access:
- Limit SSH and non-essential port access using IP-Based Access Control.
- Change default passwords for SSH-based user accounts during deployment.
3. Network Hardening:
- Minimize exposure: Ensure control system devices are not accessible from the internet.
- Isolate networks: Place control system networks behind firewalls and separate them from business networks.
- Use secure remote access: Employ Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for remote connections, ensuring they are updated to the latest version.
#### Long-Term Recommendations
- Conduct a risk assessment before deploying defensive measures.
- Follow CISA’s best practices for [ICS security](https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems) and [defense-in-depth strategies](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf).
- Monitor for malicious activity and report incidents to CISA for correlation and tracking.
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Conclusion
The discovery of CVE-2025-66238 and CVE-2025-66237 in Sunbird’s DCIM dcTrack and Power IQ platforms underscores the critical importance of proactive cybersecurity measures in protecting data center infrastructure. Organizations must patch immediately, restrict network access, and follow best practices to mitigate risks. Failure to act could result in severe disruptions, data breaches, and compromise of critical systems.
For further guidance, refer to CISA’s [ICS advisory](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-338-05) and [recommended practices](https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices).
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References
[^1]: CISA. "[ICSA-25-338-05 Sunbird DCIM dcTrack and Power IQ](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-338-05)". Retrieved 2025-01-24.
[^2]: MITRE. "[CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/288.html)". Retrieved 2025-01-24.
[^3]: MITRE. "[CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/798.html)". Retrieved 2025-01-24.