SB2023100911 - Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in QNAP QVPN Device Client for Windows



SB2023100911 - Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in QNAP QVPN Device Client for Windows

Published: October 9, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023100911
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23371)

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A local administrator can gain access to sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.