EG4 Inverter Security Flaw: A Shocking Tale of Unplugged Vulnerabilities

View CSAF: EG4 Electronics’ inverters are under attack! Vulnerabilities include cleartext transmission, firmware downloads without integrity checks, and more. Hackers could intercept and manipulate data or hijack access. But don’t panic—EG4 is on it with upcoming fixes. Until then, let’s hope hackers are too busy trying to remember their Netflix passwords.

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Hot Take:

Looks like EG4 Inverters just became the favorite toy of cybercriminals! With vulnerabilities that make the Great Wall of China look like a garden fence, these inverters are practically inviting hackers over for tea. Maybe EG4 should consider adding “cybersecurity expert” to their list of job openings!

Key Points:

  • EG4 Inverters have vulnerabilities that can be exploited remotely with low attack complexity.
  • Vulnerabilities include cleartext transmission, lack of integrity checks, and unrestricted authentication attempts.
  • These issues could lead to data interception, unauthorized control, and malicious firmware installation.
  • EG4 is working on fixes, with new hardware expected by October 2025.
  • CISA offers defensive measures, but no known public exploitations have been reported yet.

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