Memory Disclosure Vulnerability in CyberArk Password Vault
CVE-2018-9842

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Cyberark

Status
Password Vault
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 60%

What is CVE-2018-9842?

A vulnerability in the CyberArk Password Vault allows remote attackers to exploit the system by replaying a logon message, revealing sensitive information from process memory. This weakness can lead to unauthorized access to confidential credentials and security tokens, thereby jeopardizing the overall security posture of organizations relying on CyberArk for credential management. Organizations are advised to upgrade to version 9.7 or later to mitigate this risk effectively.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-9842 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2018-9842 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2018-9842 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44428/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://www.redteam-pentesting.de/en/advisories/rt-sa-201...
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/19
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EPSS Score

60% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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