CVE-2020-7196

Description

The HPE BlueData EPIC Software Platform version 4.0 and HPE Ezmeral Container Platform 5.0 use an insecure method of handling sensitive Kerberos passwords that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. Specifically, they display the kdc_admin_password in the source file of the url "/bdswebui/assignusers/".

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory hpe.com
Affected: n/a BlueData EPIC Software; HPE Ezmeral Container Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbgn04049en_us vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7196?
CVE-2020-7196 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7196?
To fix CVE-2020-7196, 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-2020-7196 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7196 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-2020-7196?
CVE-2020-7196 affects n/a BlueData EPIC Software; HPE Ezmeral Container Platform.
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