CVE-2026-5224
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Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Data in Cryptosim

Publication date: 2026-08-18

Last updated on: 2026-08-18

Assigner: Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey

Description
Cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in Kriptok Crypto and Information Technologies Industry Trade Inc. Cryptosim allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects Cryptosim: before 3.1.0.229.

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Published
2026-08-18
Last Modified
2026-08-18
Generated
2026-08-18
AI Q&A
2026-08-18
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-5224
EUVD
EUVD-2026-60730

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
kriptok cryptosim to 3.1.0.229 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-312 The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves sensitive information being stored in cleartext within Kriptok Crypto and Information Technologies Industry Trade Inc.'s Cryptosim software. This means data is readable without encryption, potentially exposing it to unauthorized access. The issue affects versions of Cryptosim prior to 3.1.0.229.

Impact Analysis

If you use Cryptosim versions before 3.1.0.229, attackers could retrieve embedded sensitive data stored in cleartext. This may lead to data breaches, unauthorized access to confidential information, or potential misuse of the exposed data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability likely violates compliance requirements for GDPR and HIPAA, as both mandate encryption of sensitive data. Storing data in cleartext exposes organizations to legal penalties, fines, and reputational damage due to non-compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Cryptosim to version 3.1.0.229 or later to address the cleartext storage issue. Review system configurations to ensure sensitive data is not stored in plaintext.

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