Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSummary
CVE-2023-31412 is a high-severity Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort (CWE-916) vulnerability in Sick Lms531 Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 7.5 (High).
Operationally, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Brute Force (T1110); ranked at the 27th percentile by exploit likelihood (below the median); it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-35723
Vulnerability Data
The LMS5xx uses weak hash generation methods, resulting in the creation of insecure hashs. If an attacker manages to retrieve the hash, it could lead to collision attacks and the potential retrieval of the password.
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Mitigating Controls
Control response
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V11.4.2
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Information from security contacts highlights password hashing methods with insufficient computational effort, preventing their adoption.
Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.
Proper password hashing is a direct instance of using cryptographic hashes to protect data-at-rest.
Secure development practices explicitly include selection and configuration of strong, computationally expensive password hashes.
Authentication policies may reference password handling but do not address storage or computational cost of hashes.
Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI
Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.
Requires secure handling of authentication information, which includes choosing strong password hashing schemes.
Requires appropriate use of cryptography, which encompasses selecting strong hashing algorithms for passwords.
Secure coding practices include implementing password storage with adequate computational effort.
Mandates secure authentication mechanisms, directly addressing the need for computationally strong password hashes.