CVE-2016-6602 Weak cryptography in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers with file access can decrypt stored passwords due to weak obfuscation, potentially leading to credential theft.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-6602?

CVE-2016-6602 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 use a weak obfuscation algorithm to store passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords by leveraging access to WEB-INF/conf/securitydbData.xml. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2016-6601 for a remote exploit.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6602?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Webnms Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-6602 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-6602 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrpj-43vg-95p8.