Cleartext storage of sensitive information in QMS Automotive - CVE-2022-43958
Published: November 9, 2022 / Updated: September 13, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69173
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-43958
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
QMS Automotive
QMS Automotive
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to user credentials are stored in plaintext in the database. A remote user on the local network can gain access to credentials and impersonate other users.
Remediation
Follow vendor's instructions to enable encryption for user passwords.