Cybersecurity Warning: Unprotected Plaintext Passwords Exposed
CVE-2024-36460

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Zabbix

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-36460?

A security vulnerability exists in the front-end audit log of Zabbix that allows unauthorized users to view unprotected plaintext passwords. This weakness poses a significant risk, as sensitive credentials can be exposed, compromising the confidentiality of user accounts. The affected versions of the Zabbix monitoring software are particularly vulnerable, making it imperative for users to take proactive measures to secure their environments and safeguard against potential unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Zabbix 5,0,0 <= 5.0.42

Zabbix 6.0.0 <= 6.0.30

Zabbix 6.4.0 <= 6.4.15

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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