#VU61827 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in MELSEC iQ-F series FX5U(C) CPU module and MELSEC iQ-F Series FX5UJ CPU module - CVE-2022-25160
Published: April 4, 2022 / Updated: June 2, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61827
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-25160
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
MELSEC iQ-F series FX5U(C) CPU module
MELSEC iQ-F Series FX5UJ CPU module
MELSEC iQ-F series FX5U(C) CPU module
MELSEC iQ-F Series FX5UJ CPU module
Software vendor:
Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the password hash is saved in cleartext. A remote attacker can disclose a file in a legitimate user's product by using previously eavesdropped cleartext information and counterfeit a legitimate user’s system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.