CVE-2020-4095
6.0
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 1.5 / Impact: 4.0
Source: NVD
Description
"BigFix Platform is storing clear text credentials within the system's memory. An attacker who is able to gain administrative privileges can use a program to create a memory dump and extract the credentials. These credentials can be used to pivot further into the environment. The principle of least privilege should be applied to all BigFix deployments, limiting administrative access."
Affected (2)
Products: Hcltech: Bigfix Platform
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| From 9.2 to 9.2.19 |
Related CWEs
CWE-312
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.
CWE-522
Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
References (2)
Source: psirt@hcl.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
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