Insufficiently protected credentials in QNAP QVPN Device Client for Windows



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-23370
CWE-ID CWE-522
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 QVPN Device Client for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor QNAP Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Insufficiently protected credentials

EUVDB-ID: #VU81698

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23370

CWE-ID: CWE-522 - Insufficiently Protected Credentials

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A local administrator can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

QVPN Device Client for Windows: before 2.1.0.0518

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-36


Q & A

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.



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