Cleartext storage of sensitive information in PowerPath Windows - CVE-2023-32448

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Cleartext storage of sensitive information in PowerPath Windows - CVE-2023-32448

Published: May 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76583
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32448
CWE-ID: CWE-312
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PowerPath Windows
Software vendor:
Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the application stores its license key stored locally in clear text. A local user with access to the installation directory can retrieve the license key of the product and use it to install and license PowerPath on different systems.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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