CVE-2016-5683

Description

ReadyDesk 9.1 allows local users to determine cleartext SQL Server credentials by reading the SQL_Config.aspx file and decrypting data with a hardcoded key in the ReadyDesk.dll file.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/294272	third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92487	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5683?: CVE-2016-5683 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5683?: To fix CVE-2016-5683, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5683 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5683 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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