CVE-2026-103548: CWE-257 Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Itron MV-90 xi
CVE-2026-103548 is a vulnerability in Itron MV-90 xi version 3.0 where passwords are stored in a recoverable format within the configuration file. This improper storage allows attackers with local access to decode passwords and password histories, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the MV-90 application as any user. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-103548 affects Itron MV-90 xi version 3.0. It involves the improper storage of passwords in the configuration file, where passwords and password histories are stored in a recoverable format. This weakness allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to decode these passwords and escalate access to the application as any user. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can decode stored passwords and password histories from the configuration file, enabling unauthorized access to the MV-90 xi application as any user. This compromises user credentials and potentially the integrity and confidentiality of the application environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to systems running MV-90 xi 3.0 and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
CVE-2026-103548: CWE-257 Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Itron MV-90 xi
Description
CVE-2026-103548 is a vulnerability in Itron MV-90 xi version 3.0 where passwords are stored in a recoverable format within the configuration file. This improper storage allows attackers with local access to decode passwords and password histories, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the MV-90 application as any user. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
Itron
MV-90 xi
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-103548 affects Itron MV-90 xi version 3.0. It involves the improper storage of passwords in the configuration file, where passwords and password histories are stored in a recoverable format. This weakness allows an attacker with local access and low privileges to decode these passwords and escalate access to the application as any user. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges can decode stored passwords and password histories from the configuration file, enabling unauthorized access to the MV-90 xi application as any user. This compromises user credentials and potentially the integrity and confidentiality of the application environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently documented. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to systems running MV-90 xi 3.0 and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-30T19:41:47.582Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abd6b1e2a4e24523d869f93
Added to database: 09/30/2026, 20:03:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/30/2026, 20:18:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/01/2026, 03:24:06 UTC
Views: 7
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