What is the severity of CVE-2023-2291?

The severity of CVE-2023-2291 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-2291?

A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2023-2291 by using the static credentials to modify configuration data and escalate their permissions.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2291?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-2291 on the Tenable website at https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-16.

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CVE-2023-2291

high

7.8

26/4/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-2291

First published: Wed Apr 26 2023(Updated: )

Static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360. These credentials could allow a malicious actor to modify configuration data that would escalate their permissions from that of a low-privileged user to an Administrative user.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Zohocorp Manageengine Access Manager Plus	=4.3-build4309
Zohocorp ManageEngine PAM360
Zohocorp Manageengine Password Manager Pro

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Reference Links

https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-16

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2291?
CVE-2023-2291 is a vulnerability where static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP), ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2291?
The severity of CVE-2023-2291 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2023-2291?
CVE-2023-2291 affects ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360.
How can a malicious actor exploit CVE-2023-2291?
A malicious actor can exploit CVE-2023-2291 by using the static credentials to modify configuration data and escalate their permissions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-2291?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-2291 on the Tenable website at https://tenable.com/security/research/tra-2023-16.

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