CVE-2016-0872

A Plaintext Storage of a Password issue was discovered in Kabona AB WebDatorCentral (WDC) versions prior to Version 3.4.0

published November 7, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Storing passwords in plaintext? That's a recipe for disaster! Kabona AB's WebDatorCentral (WDC) versions prior to 3.4.0 are doing just that! 🔥 Think of it like hiding your house key under the doormat — it’s just too easy for anyone to find! Passwords stored in plaintext are like open invitations for intruders to waltz right in. If an attacker gains access to the data storage, they could see every user's password without breaking a sweat. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and even identity theft. The consequences are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like hiding your house key under the doormat — it’s just too easy for anyone to find! Passwords stored in plaintext are like open invitations for intruders to waltz right in. Kabona AB WebDatorCentral versions before 3.4.0 are vulnerable because they store user passwords in plaintext, meaning anyone with access to the storage can read them directly without needing to crack any encryption.

What to do

If an attacker gains access to the data storage, they could see every user's password without breaking a sweat. This could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and even identity theft. The consequences are absolutely devastating! Upgrade to WebDatorCentral version 3.4.0 or later to ensure passwords are properly secured. Additionally, implement password hashing techniques to protect sensitive information in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01185 · 67.4th percentile
Published
2017-11-07T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 21:00Z
    A Plaintext Storage of a Password issue was discovered in Kabona AB WebDatorCentral (WDC) versions prior to Version 3.4.0
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