CVE-2023-33373
Description
Connected IO v2.1.0 and prior keeps passwords and credentials in clear-text format, allowing attackers to exfiltrate the credentials and use them to impersonate the devices.
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Connected IO v2.1.0 and earlier stores passwords and credentials in cleartext, enabling attackers to exfiltrate them and impersonate devices.
Vulnerability
Connected IO versions 2.1.0 and prior store passwords and credentials in cleartext format [1]. This affects the device's configuration storage, allowing any party with access to the file system or configuration interface to read sensitive authentication data.
Exploitation
An attacker who gains access to the device's file system (e.g., via physical access, remote code execution, or a separate vulnerability) can extract the cleartext credentials from the configuration files. No authentication is required beyond the initial access to the storage medium.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to obtain all stored credentials, which can then be used to impersonate the affected Connected IO devices [1]. This could lead to unauthorized access to networks or services that trust these devices.
Mitigation
As of the publication date (2023-08-04), no official patch or fixed version has been announced. Users should monitor the vendor's website [2] for updates and consider restricting access to the device's configuration interfaces as a workaround.
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Affected products
2- Connected IO/Connected IOdescription
- Range: <=2.1.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
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