Weak Encoding for Password in Lantronix XPort Device Server Configuration Manager

1) Weak Encoding for Password

EUVDB-ID: #VU85737

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-7237

CWE-ID: CWE-261 - Weak Cryptography for Passwords

Exploit availability: No

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

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:lantronix:xport_device_server_configuration_manager:2.0.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

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

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.