HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-4312
MEDIUM

CVE-2022-4312

CWE-312Published: December 12, 2022· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability exists in PcVue versions 8.10 through 15.2.3. This could

allow an unauthorized user with access the email and short messaging service (SMS) accounts configuration files

to discover the associated simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) account credentials and the SIM card PIN code.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized user access to the underlying email

account and SIM card.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-4312 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

arcinfo1 product(s)
pcvue
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.pcvuesolutions.com/support/index.php/en/security-bulletin/1171-security-bulletin-2022-7
ADVISORYhttps://www.pcvuesolutions.com/support/index.php/en/security-bulletin/1171-security-bulletin-2022-7

All References (2)

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https://www.pcvuesolutions.com/support/index.php/en/security-bulletin/1171-security-bulletin-2022-7Permissions Required · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.pcvuesolutions.com/support/index.php/en/security-bulletin/1171-security-bulletin-2022-7Permissions Required · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-4312
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 12, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-4312 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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