Cleartext storage of sensitive information in FactoryTalk View SE - CVE-2020-14480
Published: June 26, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29307
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14480
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
FactoryTalk View SE
FactoryTalk View SE
Software vendor:
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to usernames/passwords being stored in plaintext in Random Access Memory (RAM). A local user can gain access to sensitive information on the system, such as Windows Logon credentials.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.