#VU73762 Information disclosure in Sophos Connect client - CVE-2022-48310

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73762

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48310

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sophos Connect client
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Sophos

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to sensitive key material inclusion into technical support archives. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sophos Connect client: before 2.2.90

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External links
https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20230301-scc-csrf

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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.