Incorrect Access Control in Softing OPC Suite Affects Sensitive Data Access
CVE-2023-37572

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Softing

Status
Opc
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-37572?

The Softing OPC Suite, specifically versions 5.25 and earlier, is exposed to a vulnerability due to incorrect access control mechanisms. This flaw enables attackers to exploit weak permissions in the OSF_discovery service, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. Furthermore, the affected service executable could be altered or even deleted, raising significant security concerns for users relying on this software.

References

https://industrial.softing.com/fileadmin/psirt/downloads/...

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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