Vulnerability identifier: #VU71301

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38469

CWE-ID: CWE-261

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Proficy Historian
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: GE Digital

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to weak encoding for password. A remote attacker with the decryption key can decrypt sensitive data, such as usernames and passwords.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Proficy Historian: 7.0

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External links
http://digitalsupport.ge.com/s/article/GE-Digital-Product-Security-Advisory-GED-23-01
http://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-23-017-01

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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.