Vulnerability identifier: #VU76693
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-256
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
CONPROSYS HMI System
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Contec
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to application stored credentials in plain text in a configuration file on the system. A local user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
CONPROSYS HMI System: 3.5.0 - 3.5.2
External links
http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU93372935/index.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.