CVE-2018-11079

Description

Dell EMC Secure Remote Services, versions prior to 3.32.00.08, contains a Plaintext Password Storage vulnerability. Database credentials are stored in plaintext in a configuration file. An authenticated malicious user with access to the configuration file may obtain the exposed password to gain access to the application database.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org
Affected: DELL EMC ESRS Virtual Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/35 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105694 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041877 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-11079?
CVE-2018-11079 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-11079?
To fix CVE-2018-11079, 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-2018-11079 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-11079 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-11079?
CVE-2018-11079 affects DELL EMC ESRS Virtual Edition.
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