Plain-text Password Temp Config File Networker <19.9
CVE-2024-22432 Published on January 25, 2024
Networker 19.9 and all prior versions contains a Plain-text Password stored in temporary config file during backup duration in NMDA MySQL Database backups. User has low privilege access to Networker Client system could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of configured MySQL Database user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application Database with privileges of the compromised account.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-22432 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Unprotected Storage of Credentials
Storing a password in plaintext may result in a system compromise. Password management issues occur when a password is stored in plaintext in an application's properties or configuration file. Storing a plaintext password in a configuration file allows anyone who can read the file access to the password-protected resource.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-22432
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Affected Versions
Dell NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications - Oracle:- Version 19.9, <= 19.9.0.3 is affected.
- Version 19.8, <= 19.8.0.4 is affected.
- Version 19.7, <= 19.7.0.5 is affected.
- Version 19.7.1 is affected.
- Before 19.7 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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