CVE-2022-32519: schneider electric data center expert

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-32519 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in schneider electric data center expert. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 30-01-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A CWE-257: Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format vulnerability exists that could result in unwanted access to a DCE instance when performed over a network by a malicious third-party. Affected Products: Data Center Expert (Versions prior to V7.9.0)

• CWE-257Storing Passwords in a Recoverable FormatThe storage of passwords in a recoverable format makes them subject to password reuse attacks by malicious users. In fact, it should be noted that recoverable encrypted passwords provide no significant benefit over plaintext passwords since they are subject not only to reuse by malicious attackers but also by malicious insiders. If a system administrator can recover a password directly, or use a brute force search on the available information, the administrator can use the password on other accounts.
• CWE-522Insufficiently Protected CredentialsThe product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.