CVE-2023-43777: Insecure storage of password in easySoft

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-10-17 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-256

Description

Eaton easySoft software is used to program easy controllers and displays for configuring, programming and defining parameters for all the intelligent relays. This software has a password protection functionality to secure the project file from unauthorized access. This password was being stored insecurely and could be retrieved by skilled adversaries.

Affected products

Eaton easySoft Software: before 8.01 — fixed in 8.01

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Eaton easySoft Software 8.01. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2023-1011.pdf
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2023-1011.pdf

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