#VU66356 Use of a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm in OpenBSI - CVE-2022-29959

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66356

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29959

CWE-ID: CWE-327

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenBSI
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Emerson

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected product stores credentials in an insecure local file. A remote attacker can compromise these stored credentials.

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

Vulnerable software versions

OpenBSI: 5.9 SP3

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-221-03

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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