Vulnerability identifier: #VU29509

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14489

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenClinic GA
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: Frank Verbeke

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected system stores passwords using inadequate hashing complexity. A local attacker can recover passwords using known password cracking techniques..

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

Vulnerable software versions

OpenClinic GA: 5.09.02 - 5.89.05 b

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsma-20-184-01

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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.