CVE-2026-14867: ARC Informatique PcVue plaintext storage of credentials in User directory

CVE-2026-14867 · Severity: info · CVSS 6.8 · Published 2026-07-07

PcVue is a software platform used for monitoring and controlling industrial systems like power grids, water treatment, and building automation. A security flaw in older versions allows a person with local access to the computer to retrieve the login credentials of built-in users. This could allow an unauthorized individual to gain higher-level access to the control system, potentially disrupting operations or viewing sensitive industrial data.

Technologies: ARC Informatique PcVue. Vendors: ARC Informatique.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-14867 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-14867 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-14867?
Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 6.8, published 7 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
ARC Informatique PcVue All versions prior to 17.0.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-14867?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-14867 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-14867?
Check whether you run ARC Informatique PcVue at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A plaintext storage of passwords vulnerability (CWE-256) exists in ARC Informatique PcVue. The credentials for built-in user accounts are stored insecurely within the 'User' directory of PcVue projects. A local attacker with low privileges can access these files to retrieve credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative access to the SCADA/HMI platform. This vulnerability does not affect Active Directory-integrated accounts. The issue is resolved in version 17.0.0.

Affected products

  • ARC Informatique PcVue All versions prior to 17.0.0

Timeline

  • 2026-07-07: advisory
  • 2026-07-07: disclosed

References

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