CVE-2024-9432: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability has been discovered in OpenText™ Vertica.
Published Jan 30, 2026
·Updated
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in OpenText™ Vertica allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.
The vulnerability could read Vertica agent plaintext apikey.This issue affects Vertica versions: 23.X, 24.X, 25.X.
Affected Software
1 affected component
OpenText Vertica>=23.0<26.0
Remediation
Information
https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000044937?language=en_US
Event History
Jan 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9432?
CVE-2024-9432 has a high severity rating due to the risk of exposing sensitive data.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-9432?
To fix CVE-2024-9432, update OpenText Vertica to a secure version higher than 26.0.
3
What type of data is affected by CVE-2024-9432?
CVE-2024-9432 affects the plaintext storage of sensitive data, specifically Vertica agent apikeys.
4
Which versions of OpenText Vertica are impacted by CVE-2024-9432?
CVE-2024-9432 impacts OpenText Vertica versions from 23.0 to 26.0.
5
Can CVE-2024-9432 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2024-9432 can lead to unauthorized access by exposing sensitive information stored in plaintext.