#VU74171 Insufficiently protected credentials in KVMS Pro - CVE-2023-1518

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74171

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1518

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
KVMS Pro
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: CP Plus

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A local user can gain access to sensitive credentials and control the entire CCTV system.

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

Vulnerable software versions

KVMS Pro: 2.01.0.T.190521

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External links
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-082-02

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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.