SB2023121337 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal)



SB2023121337 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal)

Published: December 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023121337
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-46141)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/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 potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory. A local administrator can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.