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CVE-2026-103548: CWE-257 Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Itron MV-90 xi

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-103548cvecve-2026-103548cwe-257cwe-260cwe-261
Published: 09/30/2026 (09/30/2026, 19:45:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Itron
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
None
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
High
Subsq. Integrity
High
Subsq. Availability
High
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P

Affected software

Itron

MV-90 xi

Affected versions
=3.0
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
paloaltonetworks/u42-vulnerability-disclosures
pkg:github/paloaltonetworks/u42-vulnerability-disclosures
Affected versions
=3.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/30/2026, 20:18:34 UTC

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.

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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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