From ehackingnews.com
Weintek’s human-machine interface (HMI) products include three types of critical vulnerabilities, according to a cybersecurity researcher – who specializes in industrial control systems (ICS).
Customers should download relevant patches and follow measures to mitigate risks, according to a technical advisory posted by the company. The risk of abuse is higher if the devices are linked to an open network, according to the study. Customers can disconnect the devices from the network and update the operating system if the device is accessible by an open network. While devices that are not attached to an open network cannot be compromised, consumers are still encouraged to update their operating systems. If a computer can be accessed via a public IP address, it is said to be exposed to an open network.