Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU79896

#VU79896 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in ManageEngine AssetExplorer

Published: August 23, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79896

Vulnerability risk: 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: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
ManageEngine AssetExplorer

Software vendor:
Zoho Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores passwords in clear text in in backup scheduling feature. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.manageengine.com/products/asset-explorer/sp-readme.html#6988