Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Siemens QMS Automotive



Published: 2022-11-09 | Updated: 2022-11-11
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-43958
CWE-ID CWE-312
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		QMS Automotive
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor Siemens

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU69173

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43958

CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to user credentials are stored in plaintext in the database. A remote user on the local network can gain access to credentials and impersonate other users.

Mitigation

Follow vendor's instructions to enable encryption for user passwords.

Vulnerable software versions

QMS Automotive: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-587547.pdficsa-22-314-06

Q & A

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