| Summary |
Passwords of Valmet DNA users are stored in plain text within the Valmet DNA function blocks. |
| Impact |
This practice poses a security risk as attackers who gain access to local project data can read the passwords. |
| Issue date |
March 31, 2025 |
| Affects |
Valmet DNA Operate versions C2021 and older. |
| CVE Name |
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0418 |
| CVS Details |
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:L/U:Green |
| CVSS Score |
5.2 |
| Solution |
The solution is available from Valmet Automation Customer Service. |
| Mitigations |
A properly configured firewall helps to prevent unauthorized access from untrusted networks to the system. |
| Acknowledgements |
Sixtus Leonhardsberger and Felix Eberstaller of LimesSecurity. |
