#VU85889 Insufficiently protected credentials in BigFix Web Reports


Published: 2024-01-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85889

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27544

CWE-ID: CWE-522

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BigFix Web Reports
Web applications / Other software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to BigFix Web Reports authorized users may see SMTP credentials in clear text. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0098998


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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