CVE-2020-6653

Sensitive date stored in logcat file

Description

Eaton's Secure connect mobile app v1.7.3 & prior stores the user login credentials in logcat file when user create or register the account on the Mobile app. A malicious app or unauthorized user can harvest the information and later on can use the information to monitor and control the user's account and associated devices.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Eaton has release a new version of the app v1.7.4. User's are recommended to update their apps.

Category

3.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory eaton.com
Affected: Eaton Secure Connect Mobile App
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/Eaton-vulnerability-advisory-secure-connect-mobile-app.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6653?
CVE-2020-6653 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6653?
To fix CVE-2020-6653: Eaton has release a new version of the app v1.7.4. User's are recommended to update their apps.
Is CVE-2020-6653 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-6653 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-6653?
CVE-2020-6653 affects Eaton Secure Connect Mobile App.
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