SB2020123003 - Cleartext storage of passwords in parse-server NPM package
Published: December 30, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020123003
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Cleartext storage of sensitive information (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26288)
CWE-ID: CWE-312 - Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to application stores passwords involved in LDAP authentication in cleartext. An attacker with ability to access the application can obtain passwords in clear text.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.