Mxcontrolcenter: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
CVE-2022-30018 is a high-severity insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in Mxcontrolcenter from Mobotix, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected Mxcontrolcenter versions: 2.5.4.5 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 65% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Mxcontrolcenter you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobotix | Mxcontrolcenter | 2.5.4.5 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 6.5 | Medium | NVD |
Official description
Mobotix Control Center (MxCC) through 2.5.4.5 has Insufficiently Protected Credentials, Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format via the MxCC.ini config file. The credential storage method in this software enables an attacker/user of the machine to gain admin access to the software and gain access to recordings/recording locations.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an appropriate security mechanism to protect the credentials.
- Make appropriate use of cryptography to protect the credentials.
- Use industry standards to protect the credentials (e.g. LDAP, keystore, etc.).
More Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerabilities (CWE-522)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- github.com/PurplePetrus/MxCC_Credential-Storage_issue/blob/main/MxCC_improper_credential_storageExploit, Third Party Advisory
Recent Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.6 High severity
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