title: SAUTER Controls Nova 200–220 Series Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
description: SAUTER Controls Nova 200–220 Series with firmware version 3.3-006 and
prior and BACnetstac version 4.2.1 and prior have only FTP and Telnet
available for device management. Any sensitive information communicated
through these protocols, such as credentials, is sent in cleartext. An
attacker could obtain sensitive information such as user credentials to
gain access to the system.
problem types: CWE-319 Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
affected:
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: Nova 220 (EYK220F001) DDC with BACnet connection
vendor: SAUTER Controls
versions:
lessThanOrEqual: 3.3-006, status: affected, version: Firmware all versions, versionType: custom
lessThanOrEqual: 4.2.1, status: affected, version: BACnetstac all versions, versionType: custom
}
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: Nova 230 (EYK230F001) DDC with BACnet connection
vendor: SAUTER Controls
versions:
lessThanOrEqual: 3.3-006, status: affected, version: Firmware all versions, versionType: custom
lessThanOrEqual: 4.2.1, status: affected, version: BACnetstac all versions, versionType: custom
}
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: Nova 106 (EYK300F001) BACnet communication card
vendor: SAUTER Controls
versions:
lessThanOrEqual: 3.3-006, status: affected, version: Firmware all versions, versionType: custom
lessThanOrEqual: 4.2.1, status: affected, version: BACnetstac all versions, versionType: custom
}
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: moduNet300 (EY-AM300F001, EY-AM300F002)
vendor: SAUTER Controls
versions:
lessThanOrEqual: 3.3-006, status: affected, version: Firmware all versions, versionType: custom
lessThanOrEqual: 4.2.1, status: affected, version: BACnetstac all versions, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 7.5
baseSeverity: HIGH
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: NONE
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: NONE
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL
workarounds: SAUTER Controls has stated that this product line is no longer
supported, as it was discontinued in 2016. SAUTER Controls recommends
users take all necessary measures to protect the integrity of building
automation network access, using all appropriate means and policies to
minimize risks. Sauter Controls recommends users evaluate and upgrade
legacy systems to current solutions where necessary.
Affected users should contact  SAUTER Controls https://www.sauter-controls.com/  for instructions on upgrading legacy systems.