#VU85895 Unprotected storage of credentials in NetWorker - CVE-2024-22432

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85895

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22432

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NetWorker
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to NMDA MySQL Database backup stores a plain-text password in temporary config file during backup duration. A local user can view contents of the configuration file and obtain credentials to access MySQL databases.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NetWorker: before 19.9.0.4

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000221474/dsa-2024-059-security-update-for-dell-networker-multiple-components-vulnerabilities

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.