Vulnerability identifier: #VU85737

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-7237

CWE-ID: CWE-261

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
XPort Device Server Configuration Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Lantronix

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected application sends weakly encoded credentials within web request headers. A remote attacker on the local network can intercept the traffic and retrieve the credentials from another user.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

XPort Device Server Configuration Manager: 2.0.0.13

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External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-023-05
http://www.lantronix.com/products/xport-edge/

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.