Weak Password Obfuscation in ZOHO WebNMS Framework Affects Security
CVE-2016-6602

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Zohocorp
Status
Webnms Framework
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-6602?

The ZOHO WebNMS Framework versions 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 are prone to a vulnerability due to a weak algorithm used for password obfuscation. This flaw allows attackers with specific access to retrieve cleartext passwords from the configuration file WEB-INF/conf/securitydbData.xml. Furthermore, this vulnerability can be leveraged in conjunction with related vulnerabilities for more extensive remote exploits, heightening the risk for affected systems.

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/54
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https://forums.webnms.com/topic/recent-vulnerabilities-in...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92402
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EPSS Score

47% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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