SB2024050658 - Use of hard-coded credentials in ManageEngine DDI Central



SB2024050658 - Use of hard-coded credentials in ManageEngine DDI Central

Published: May 6, 2024 Updated: August 15, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2024050658
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use of hard-coded credentials (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5471)

CWE-ID: CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

CVSSv4: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized control over agent node servers.

The vulnerability exists due to use of hard-coded cryptographic keys in DDI Central Node Agent when handling agent server trust and identification. A remote attacker can leverage the hard-coded sensitive keys to gain unauthorized control over agent node servers.

The issue can compromise the security of the broader managed environment.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.