CVE-2020-13793

Unsafe storage of AD credentials in Ivanti DSM netinst 5.1 due to a static, hard-coded encryption key

published August 6, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔐 A static, hard-coded encryption key in Ivanti DSM netinst 5.1 could leave your Active Directory credentials sitting in plain sight for anyone to nab! ⚠️ Think of it like a hotel room with a door that can be opened by anyone who knows the universal code—no one should be able to walk in without checking in first! If an attacker gets ahold of this hard-coded key, they could potentially access sensitive Active Directory credentials, compromising your network security. This could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, putting your entire system at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel room with a door that can be opened by anyone who knows the universal code—no one should be able to walk in without checking in first! CVE-2020-13793 involves the unsafe storage of Active Directory credentials due to a hard-coded encryption key in Ivanti DSM netinst 5.1, making it easy for attackers to extract sensitive information.

What to do

If an attacker gets ahold of this hard-coded key, they could potentially access sensitive Active Directory credentials, compromising your network security. This could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches, putting your entire system at risk! To mitigate this risk, it's crucial to update to a newer version where this static key is eliminated. Additionally, review your security policies on credential storage and ensure you’re using strong, dynamic encryption methods. 🛡️ You've got this! Take these steps to secure your system, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01687 · 76.9th percentile
Published
2020-08-06T18:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 AUG 18:56Z
    Unsafe storage of AD credentials in Ivanti DSM netinst 5.1 due to a static, hard-coded encryption key
    cvelistv5