#VU96820 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in LINX-212 and LINX-151 - CVE-2023-46388

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96820

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-2023-46388

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LINX-212
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
LINX-151
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: LOYTEC

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to cleartext storage of sensitive information within the dpal_config.zml file. A remote attacker can disclose smtp client account credentials and bypass email authentication.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

LINX-212: 6.2.4

LINX-151: 7.2.4

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External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-247-01

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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.