Authentication Credential Leakage in Apereo Opencast Video Management Software
CVE-2018-16153

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apereo

Status
Opencast
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 December 2023

What is CVE-2018-16153?

Apereo Opencast, a widely-used video management software, has a vulnerability that allows system digest credentials to be improperly sent during authentication attempts to arbitrary external services in certain scenarios. This could compromise the integrity and security of user credentials, making it essential for administrators to apply available patches and updates to protect their installations from potential leaks.

References

https://www.apereo.org/projects/opencast/news
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hcxx-mp6g-6gr9
https://github.com/opencast/opencast/commit/776d5588f39c6...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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