CVE-2024-36497CWE-312

Unhashed Storage of Password

Critical · published June 24, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
39.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A decrypted configuration file is exposing passwords in cleartext! This means a simple glance could give anyone the keys to the kingdom of WINSelect. 🔥 Think of it like leaving your front door wide open with a sign saying 'Free Passwords Inside!' It’s an invitation for anyone to stroll in and change the locks on your entire system without breaking a sweat. An attacker could easily disable WINSelect, which is designed to enforce restrictions, allowing them to wreak havoc on your configurations. This could lead to unauthorized access and complete control over systems that rely on WINSelect for security! Absolutely devastating for any organization that depends on it.

Put simply

Think of it like leaving your front door wide open with a sign saying 'Free Passwords Inside!' It’s an invitation for anyone to stroll in and change the locks on your entire system without breaking a sweat. This vulnerability arises because the configuration file stores the password in cleartext, making it accessible to anyone who can access that file. Essentially, it allows removal of existing restrictions and disabling of WINSelect altogether, endangering the entire system.

What to do

An attacker could easily disable WINSelect, which is designed to enforce restrictions, allowing them to wreak havoc on your configurations. This could lead to unauthorized access and complete control over systems that rely on WINSelect for security! Absolutely devastating for any organization that depends on it. Immediately encrypt the configuration file to prevent unauthorized access to the password. Review and update to the latest version that addresses this issue to ensure that sensitive information is protected. Regularly audit configurations and implement strict access controls to safeguard your systems. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be securing your systems in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00462 · 39.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-312 · Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Published
2024-06-24T09:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JUN 09:06Z
    Unhashed Storage of Password
    cvelistv5