Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3



Published: 2022-11-30
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-29826
CWE-ID CWE-312
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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GX Works3
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Vendor Mitsubishi Electric

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU69742

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29826

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 cleartext storage of sensitive information. A remote attacker can disclose sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GX Works3: 1.000A - 1.086Q

External links

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-333-05


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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