CVE-2025-54855
AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Description
Cleartext storage of sensitive information was discovered in Click Programming Software version v3.60. The vulnerability can be exploited by a local user with access to the file system, while an administrator session is active, to steal credentials stored in clear text.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-54855
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 7d14cffa-0d7d-4270-9dc0-52cabd5a23a6 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Configure software to encrypt stored credentials.
- Apply security patches for Click Programming Software.
- Limit local user file system access.
- Restrict administrator session privileges.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-54855.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads | |
| https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-266-01 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-54855 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-54855
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Cleartext storage of sensitive information was discovered in Click Programming Software version v3.60. The vulnerability can be exploited by a local user with access to the file system, while an administrator session is active, to steal credentials stored in clear text. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-312 Added Reference https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-266-01