Security readout for executives and security teams
KingSCADA 3.0 stored passwords in user.db using cleartext base64 rather than real encryption. If an attacker can read that file, they may recover sensitive credentials. This is mainly urgent for organizations still running this legacy SCADA product or retaining exposed backups of its files. Exposure is likely limited to KingSCADA 3.0 systems or copies of their user.db files. Risk rises where SCADA hosts, shared folders, backups, or administrator workstations allow unauthorized file access. Treat as a high-priority legacy SCADA credential exposure issue. It does not imply remote control by itself, but stolen operator or administrator credentials can materially increase operational risk. Mitigation focus: Identify whether WellinTech KingSCADA 3.0 is still deployed or archived.; Check CISA and WellinTech guidance for supported remediation or upgrade paths.; Restrict file-system and backup access to KingSCADA password database files..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (2.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
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AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N8.66.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 2.0 score
7.1HighVector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-12-129-01CVE reference
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Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
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