Vulnerability identifier: #VU26367

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10601

CWE-ID: CWE-326

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VBASE Editor
Server applications / SCADA systems
VBASE Web-Remote Module
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Visam

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass the password-protected mechanism.

The vulnerability exists due to weak hashing algorithm and insecure permissions . A local user can perform a brute-force attack, use cracking techniques or overwrite the password hash and bypass the password-protected mechanism.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

VBASE Editor: 11.5.0.2

VBASE Web-Remote Module: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-084-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.