Unprotected storage of credentials in NetWorker - CVE-2024-22432
Published: January 30, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85895
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22432
CWE-ID: CWE-256
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
NetWorker
NetWorker
Software vendor:
Dell
Dell
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.
The vulnerability exists due to NMDA MySQL Database backup stores a plain-text password in temporary config file during backup duration. A local user can view contents of the configuration file and obtain credentials to access MySQL databases.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.