CVE-2016-6602: Critical severity ZohoCorp Webnms Framework vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2017
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ZohoCorp Webnms Framework=5.2
ZohoCorp Webnms Framework=5.2-sp1

Event History

Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6602?

CVE-2016-6602 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of cleartext passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6602?

To fix CVE-2016-6602, upgrade to a secure version of ZOHO WebNMS Framework that addresses this weak password obfuscation.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6602?

CVE-2016-6602 affects users of ZOHO WebNMS Framework versions 5.2 and 5.2 SP1.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2016-6602?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-6602 to obtain cleartext passwords if they gain access to the WEB-INF/conf/securitydbData.xml file.

5

Is CVE-2016-6602 related to other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2016-6602 can be combined with CVE-2016-6601 for a remote exploit.

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