Cleartext Password Storage Vulnerability in Weidmueller Network Devices
CVE-2019-16673

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Weidmueller

Status
Ie-sw-pl09m-5gc-4gt Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 December 2019

What is CVE-2019-16673?

A security issue has been identified in Weidmueller's network devices, including models IE-SW-VL05M, IE-SW-VL08MT, and IE-SW-PL10M, where passwords are stored without encryption. This means that any individual with physical access to the device can easily retrieve sensitive information, significantly heightening the risk of unauthorized access and potential compromise to the network's integrity.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2019-018
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https://mdcop.weidmueller.com/mediadelivery/asset/900_102694
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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