#VU55440 Insufficiently protected credentials in eSOMS - CVE-2021-35527

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55440

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-35527

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
eSOMS
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: ABB

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the web application password field allows a browser to store user credentials. A remote attacker can capture stored passwords.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

eSOMS: 6.0 - 6.3

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External links
https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107992A0957&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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