CVE-2025-15624
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Plaintext Password Storage in Sparx Pro Cloud Server Risks Credential Exposure

Publication date: 2026-04-17

Last updated on: 2026-06-02

Assigner: National Cyber Security Centre Finland

Description
Plaintext Storage of a Password vulnerability in Sparx Systems Pty Ltd. Sparx Pro Cloud Server.  In a setup where OpenID is used as the primary method of authentication to authenticate to Sparx EA, Pro Cloud Server creates local passwords to the users and stores them in plaintext.
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Published
2026-04-17
Last Modified
2026-06-02
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-15624
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209514
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Vendor Product Version / Range
sparxsystems pro_cloud_server 6.0.163
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CWE ID Description
CWE-256 The product stores a password in plaintext within resources such as memory or files.
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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves storing user passwords in plaintext within Sparx Pro Cloud Server when OpenID is used for authentication. This practice can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive user credentials if the storage is compromised.

Storing passwords in plaintext is generally considered a violation of best security practices and can negatively impact compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require appropriate safeguards to protect personal and sensitive information.

Therefore, this vulnerability may result in non-compliance with these standards due to inadequate protection of authentication credentials.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the Sparx Pro Cloud Server storing user passwords in plaintext when OpenID is used as the primary authentication method. Specifically, the server creates local passwords for users and saves them without encryption or hashing, which exposes these passwords to potential unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

Storing passwords in plaintext can lead to serious security risks. If an attacker gains access to the stored passwords, they can easily compromise user accounts, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. This can result in data breaches, loss of trust, and potential financial or reputational damage.

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