Vulnerability identifier: #VU28124

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10636

CWE-ID: CWE-326

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenEnterprise
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Emerson

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to inadequate encryption. A local user can obtain the passwords for OpenEnterprise user accounts.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenEnterprise: 3.3.4

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-140-02
http://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2020/05/20/klcert-20-011-inadequate-encryption-strength-in-emerson-openenterprise-scada-before-3-3-4

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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.