Vulnerability identifier: #VU11826

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-9842

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Password Vault Web Access
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: CyberArk

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper information control. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted Logon request to cause the target service to return a response containing 49 bytes of potentially sensitive information from system memory.

Mitigation
Update to versions 9.7 or 10.

Vulnerable software versions

Password Vault Web Access: 9.5

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External links
http://www.redteam-pentesting.de/advisories/rt-sa-2017-015

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.