CVE-2016-6602: Critical severity ZohoCorp Webnms Framework vulnerability
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6602?
CVE-2016-6602 affects users of ZOHO WebNMS Framework versions 5.2 and 5.2 SP1.
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.
Is CVE-2016-6602 related to other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2016-6602 can be combined with CVE-2016-6601 for a remote exploit.