CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2020-7492

Weak Password Requirements

Published: Jun 16, 2020 | Modified: Jun 24, 2020
CVSS 3.x
6.5
MEDIUM
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

A CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements vulnerability exists in the GP-Pro EX V1.00 to V4.09.100 which could cause the discovery of the password when the user is entering the password because it is not masqueraded.

Weakness

The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Gp-pro_ex_firmware Schneider-electric 1.00 (including) 4.09.120 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:

  • Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.

  • See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.

References