CVE-2022-38769 in Mojodat FAM
Summary
by MITRE • 09/14/2022
The mobile application in Transtek Mojodat FAM (Fixed Asset Management) 2.4.6 allows remote attackers to fetch cleartext passwords upon a successful login request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/17/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-38769 resides within the Transtek Mojodat FAM fixed asset management mobile application version 2.4.6, presenting a critical security flaw that exposes user credentials during authentication processes. This weakness enables remote attackers to intercept and retrieve cleartext passwords when users successfully authenticate with the system, fundamentally undermining the security posture of the application and the organizations relying on it for asset management operations.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper handling of authentication data within the mobile application's network communication protocols. When legitimate users attempt to log into the system, the application fails to adequately encrypt or obfuscate the password information during transmission, allowing attackers positioned within the network traffic to capture these credentials in plain text format. This flaw represents a direct violation of secure communication standards and demonstrates inadequate cryptographic implementation practices within the application's security architecture.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential theft, as it provides attackers with persistent access to organizational asset management systems. Once compromised, attacker can maintain prolonged access to sensitive asset data, potentially leading to unauthorized modifications, data exfiltration, or further lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The cleartext nature of the stolen credentials means that attackers can immediately utilize these passwords for unauthorized access to additional systems or services that may share similar authentication mechanisms.
Organizations utilizing this mobile application face significant risk exposure, particularly in environments where network traffic is not properly secured or monitored. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-312, which specifically addresses the exposure of sensitive information through cleartext storage or transmission, and corresponds to ATT&CK technique T1075, which covers the use of valid accounts for unauthorized access. Security professionals should consider this vulnerability as part of broader credential compromise attack vectors that could lead to complete system infiltration.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate implementation of secure communication protocols including mandatory use of TLS encryption for all network communications, proper credential handling mechanisms, and comprehensive network monitoring to detect potential interception attempts. Organizations must also conduct thorough security assessments of all mobile applications in their environment, implement robust authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication, and establish continuous monitoring procedures to detect and respond to credential theft attempts. Additionally, application developers should follow secure coding practices that prevent cleartext transmission of sensitive data and ensure proper cryptographic implementation throughout all communication channels.