#VU71301 Weak Encoding for Password in Proficy Historian - CVE-2022-38469
Published: January 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71301
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38469
CWE-ID: CWE-261
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Proficy Historian
Proficy Historian
Software vendor:
GE Digital
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.