CVE-2026-41918
Sensitive Data Exposure in RUGGEDCOM RST2428P
Publication date: 2026-06-02
Last updated on: 2026-06-02
Assigner: Siemens AG
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| siemens | ruggedcom_rst2428p | to 4.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-525 | The web application does not use an appropriate caching policy that specifies the extent to which each web page and associated form fields should be cached. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P device (all versions before V4.0). When an authenticated user modifies specific configurations, sensitive information is stored in the browser cache. An authenticated attacker could exploit this by accessing the sensitive data stored in the browser cache.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an authenticated attacker could gain access to sensitive information stored in the browser cache. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data, potentially compromising the security of the affected system.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The recommended immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update the RUGGEDCOM RST2428P device to SINEC OS version 4.0 or later.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability involves storing sensitive information in the browser cache when an authenticated user modifies specific configurations, potentially allowing an authenticated attacker to access sensitive data stored in the browser.
This exposure of sensitive data could impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive information and prevention of unauthorized access.
However, no explicit information regarding compliance impact or regulatory considerations is provided in the available resources.