CVE-2014-2366CWE-316

Advantech WebAccess Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory

Critical · published July 19, 2014

CVSS v2.0
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 This vulnerability lets an authenticated user peek behind the curtain—exposing sensitive credentials right from the HTML source of Advantech WebAccess! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where patrons can casually browse the chef's secret recipe book sitting out in the open. Without proper safeguards, anyone with access can discover the hidden ingredients that should remain confidential. An attacker could uncover critical credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. This is absolutely devastating for an organization, as it can compromise entire networks and expose sensitive information.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where patrons can casually browse the chef's secret recipe book sitting out in the open. Without proper safeguards, anyone with access can discover the hidden ingredients that should remain confidential. The flaw in upAdminPg.asp allows remote authenticated users to view the HTML source code, which may contain sensitive credentials that should be protected and hidden from view.

What to do

An attacker could uncover critical credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. This is absolutely devastating for an organization, as it can compromise entire networks and expose sensitive information. Immediate action is required! Upgrade Advantech WebAccess to version 7.2 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your access controls to limit authenticated user privileges and audit any exposed credentials. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll enhance your security posture and protect your systems like a pro. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v2.0
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01311 · 70.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-316 · Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory
Published
2014-07-19T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 JUL 01:00Z
    Advantech WebAccess Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory
    cvelistv5