CVE-2024-12057

User credentials recorded in log files

Description

User credentials (login & password) are inserted into log files when a user tries to authenticate using a version of a Web client that is not compatible with that of the PcVue Web back end. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could retrieve the credentials of a user by accessing the Log File. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the application.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Uninstall the Web Server If your system does not require the use of the Web & Mobile features, you should make sure not to install them. Re-deploy the Web Server: Re-deploy the Web Server with the Web Deployment Console (WDC) provided with the PcVue Web back end installation so that the PcVue Web back end and the Web server run the same version. Update the PcVue Web back end Install a patched release of the product, including the Web back end and Web Deployment Console (WDC) and use the WDC to re-deploy the Web Server. In case of future updates, credentials will no longer be inserted into the Log files even if the PcVue back end and the Web server are incompatible. Available patches: Fixed in: * 16.2.4 * 15.2.11

Category

1.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory pcvue.com
Affected: arcinfo PcVue
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.pcvue.com/security/#SB2024-6 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12057?
CVE-2024-12057 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12057?
To fix CVE-2024-12057: Uninstall the Web Server If your system does not require the use of the Web & Mobile features, you should make sure not to install them. Re-deploy the Web Server: Re-deploy the Web Server with the Web Deployment Console (WDC) provided with the PcVue Web back end installation so that the PcVue Web back end and the Web server run the same version. Update the PcVue Web back end Install a patched release of the product, including the Web back end and Web Deployment Console (WDC) and use the WDC to re-deploy the Web Server. In case of future updates, credentials will no longer be inserted into the Log files even if the PcVue back end and the Web server are incompatible. Available patches: Fixed in: * 16.2.4 * 15.2.11
Is CVE-2024-12057 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12057 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-2024-12057?
CVE-2024-12057 affects arcinfo PcVue.
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