#VU79357 Improper Authentication in Passwordstate and Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome


Published: 2023-08-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79357

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-2022-3875

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Passwordstate
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Click Studios

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Passwordstate: All versions

Passwordstate Browser Extension Chrome: All versions


External links
http://www.modzero.com/static/MZ-22-03_Passwordstate_Security_Disclosure_Report-v1.0.pdf
http://vuldb.com/?id.216244
http://modzero.com/modlog/archives/2022/12/19/better_make_sure_your_password_manager_is_secure/index.html


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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability