The Redis data structure component used in ABB eSOMS versions 6.0 to 6.0.2 stores credentials in clear text. If an attacker has file system access, this can potentially compromise the credentials confidentiality.
The storage of passwords in a recoverable format makes them subject to password reuse attacks by malicious users. In fact, it should be noted that recoverable encrypted passwords provide no significant benefit over plaintext passwords since they are subject not only to reuse by malicious attackers but also by malicious insiders. If a system administrator can recover a password directly, or use a brute force search on the available information, the administrator can use the password on other accounts.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esoms | Hitachienergy | 6.0 (including) | 6.0.2 (including) |