Unprotected storage of credentials in Smart-tab - CVE-2024-42496
Published: September 30, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU97762
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42496
CWE-ID: CWE-256
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Techno Support Company
Affected software:
Smart-tab
Smart-tab
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. An attacer with physical access can retrieve the credential information and spoof the device to access the related external service.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-42496
Install updates from vendor's website.