Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU75500

#VU75500 Use of hard-coded credentials in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus - CVE-2023-2291

Published: April 26, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU75500

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2291

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
ManageEngine Access Manager Plus

Software vendor:
ManageEngine

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials for PostgreSQL. A local user can modify configuration data and escalate privileges to an Administrative user.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

External links

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-16