CVE-2023-2291: High severity manageengine access manager plus vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2023
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
ZohoCorp Manageengine Access Manager Plus=4.3-build4309
ZohoCorp ManageEngine PAM360
ZohoCorp ManageEngine Password Manager Pro

Event History

Apr 26, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2291?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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