Password in Cleartext Found in Decrypted Configuration File
CVE-2024-36497

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Faronics

Status
Winselect (standard + Enterprise)
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 June 2024

What is CVE-2024-36497?

A vulnerability in WINSelect by Faronics allows for the decrypted configuration file to expose the password in cleartext. This security flaw can lead to unauthorized access to system configurations, effectively disabling existing restrictions and compromising the security model of WINSelect. Organizations using vulnerable versions of WINSelect are advised to review their security measures and apply relevant patches to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

WINSelect (Standard + Enterprise) 8.30.xx.903

References

https://r.sec-consult.com/winselect
third-party-advisory
https://www.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/...
release-notes
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/12

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
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

Credit

Daniel Hirschberger | SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab
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