CVE-2025-9970: CWE-316 Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory in ABB MConfig
CVE-2025-9970 is a medium severity vulnerability in ABB MConfig up to version 1.4.9.21, involving cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory. This weakness (CWE-316) could potentially expose sensitive data during runtime. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and privileges, and user interaction is needed for exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation from the vendor at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-9970) affects ABB MConfig versions through 1.4.9.21 and is classified under CWE-316, indicating that sensitive information is stored in cleartext in memory. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.7 (medium severity) with an attack vector limited to local access, high attack complexity, and requiring privileges and user interaction. The vulnerability could allow an attacker with local low privileges and user interaction to access sensitive data in memory that should be protected. No patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in memory in cleartext, potentially compromising confidentiality. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges, user interaction, and has high attack complexity, limiting the likelihood and impact of exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and minimize opportunities for user interaction that could trigger exploitation. Monitor ABB's advisories for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-9970: CWE-316 Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory in ABB MConfig
Description
CVE-2025-9970 is a medium severity vulnerability in ABB MConfig up to version 1.4.9.21, involving cleartext storage of sensitive information in memory. This weakness (CWE-316) could potentially expose sensitive data during runtime. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and privileges, and user interaction is needed for exploitation. No known exploits are reported in the wild. There is no information about an available patch or official remediation from the vendor at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.7medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-9970) affects ABB MConfig versions through 1.4.9.21 and is classified under CWE-316, indicating that sensitive information is stored in cleartext in memory. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.7 (medium severity) with an attack vector limited to local access, high attack complexity, and requiring privileges and user interaction. The vulnerability could allow an attacker with local low privileges and user interaction to access sensitive data in memory that should be protected. No patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information stored in memory in cleartext, potentially compromising confidentiality. Exploitation requires local access with low privileges, user interaction, and has high attack complexity, limiting the likelihood and impact of exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild, reducing immediate risk.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict local access to trusted users only and minimize opportunities for user interaction that could trigger exploitation. Monitor ABB's advisories for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- ABB
- Date Reserved
- 2025-09-04T06:56:17.904Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68e694c69d1d1c8c4f59bf84
Added to database: 10/08/2025, 16:43:50 UTC
Last enriched: 05/26/2026, 22:34:55 UTC
Last updated: 06/27/2026, 08:51:18 UTC
Views: 196
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