#VU105788 Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort in PACS Server - CVE-2025-2265

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105788

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2265

CWE-ID: CWE-916

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
PACS Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Santesoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of a weak hash algorithm in "Sante PACS Server.exe". A local user can decode credentials and gain unauthenticated access to the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PACS Server: 4.1.0

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External links
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2025-08

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.