SB2021091604 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Siemens SIMATIC CP



SB2021091604 - Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Siemens SIMATIC CP

Published: September 16, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021091604
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-33716)

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

The vulnerability exists due to the storage of sensitive information in plain-text. A remote attacker on the local network can retrieve sensitive information stored in cleartext.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.