title: Lantronix XPort Weak Encoding for Password
description:
Lantronix XPort sends weakly encoded credentials within web request headers.
problem types: CWE-261 Weak Encoding for Password
affected:
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
product: XPort
vendor: Lantronix
versions:
status: affected, version: 2.0.0.13
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: ADJACENT_NETWORK
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 5.7
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: NONE
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: REQUIRED
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL
workarounds:
Lantronix states that XPort is an old legacy product and is not designed for strong encryption or TLS/SSL encryption. Users who require stronger encryption are encouraged to upgrade to  xPort Edge. https://www.lantronix.com/products/xport-edge/