#VU80490 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in OAS Platform - CVE-2023-34998

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80490

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-34998

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OAS Platform
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Open Automation Software

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information in the OAS Engine functionality. A remote attacker can bypass authentication on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OAS Platform: 18.00.0072

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External links
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1770
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1770

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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.