#VU57601 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in DIALink - CVE-2021-38418

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57601

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/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-2021-38418

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
DIALink
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Delta Electronics, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

DIALink: 1.2.4.0

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-21-294-02

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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