CVE-2023-28713

Name: CVE-2023-28713
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-01T02:15:09.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28713 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Plaintext storage of a password exists in CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS) versions prior to 3.5.3. Because account information of the database is saved in a local file in plaintext, a user who can access the PC where the affected product is installed can obtain the information. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Plaintext storage of a password exists in CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS) versions prior to 3.5.3. Because account information of the database is saved in a local file in plaintext, a user who can access the PC where the affected product is installed can obtain the information. As a result, information in the database may be obtained and/or altered by the user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Contec	Conprosys Hmi System	< 3.5.3

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU93372935/Third Party Advisory
https://www.contec.com/api/downloadlogger?download=/-/media/Contec/jp/support/security-info/contec_security_chs_230531_en.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.contec.com/jp/api/downloadlogger?download=/-/media/Contec/jp/support/security-info/contec_security_chs_230531_jp.pdfVendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU93372935/Third Party Advisory
https://www.contec.com/api/downloadlogger?download=/-/media/Contec/jp/support/security-info/contec_security_chs_230531_en.pdfVendor Advisory
https://www.contec.com/jp/api/downloadlogger?download=/-/media/Contec/jp/support/security-info/contec_security_chs_230531_jp.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28713?

How severe is CVE-2023-28713?

CVE-2023-28713 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28713?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-28713?

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Source: NVD / NIST