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CVE-2023-31408

5.3 · MEDIUM

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526 allows a remote attacker to potentially steal…

Published May 15, 2023CWE-312EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2023-31408 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with

Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526 allows a remote

attacker to potentially steal user credentials that are stored in the user’s browsers local storage via

cross-site-scripting attacks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31408?

CVE-2023-31408 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-31408?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-31408?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-31408?

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