#VU81698 Insufficiently protected credentials in QVPN Device Client for Windows - CVE-2023-23370

Vulnerability identifier: #VU81698

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23370

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
QVPN Device Client for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficiently protected credentials. A local administrator can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-23-36

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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.