Unprotected storage of credentials in +F FS040U - CVE-2022-43442
Published: November 1, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68869
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43442
CWE-ID: CWE-256
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
+F FS040U
+F FS040U
Software vendor:
FUJISOFT INCORPORATED
FUJISOFT INCORPORATED
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. An attacker with physical access can obtain the login password and log in to the management console.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.