CVE-2020-5805: Critical severity Marvell Qconvergeconslole Gui vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2021
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Updated

In Marvell QConvergeConsole GUI <= 5.5.0.74, credentials are stored in cleartext in tomcat-users.xml. OS-level users on the QCC host who are not authorized to use QCC may use the plaintext credentials to login to QCC.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Marvell Qconvergeconslole Gui<=5.5.0.74

Event History

Jan 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-5805.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5805?

CVE-2020-5805 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

3

How are credentials stored in Marvell QConvergeConsole GUI <= 5.5.0.74?

In Marvell QConvergeConsole GUI <= 5.5.0.74, credentials are stored in cleartext in tomcat-users.xml.

4

Who can use the plaintext credentials to login to Marvell QConvergeConsole GUI?

OS-level users on the QCC host who are not authorized to use QCC may use the plaintext credentials to login to QCC.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5805?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-5805 at the following link: [Tenable Advisory](https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-01).

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