CVE-2016-6602
CriticalSummary
ZOHO WebNMS Framework versions 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 use a weak obfuscation algorithm to store passwords, allowing attackers to obtain cleartext passwords by accessing WEB-INF/conf/securitydbData.xml.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain access to user passwords, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of the framework that improves password obfuscation mechanisms and secures access to the configuration file.
Other vulnerabilities in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1
See all- CVE-2016-6603Critical
ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and impersonate arbitrary users via the UserName HTTP header.
- CVE-2016-6600Critical
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file upload functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary JSP files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter.
Original NVD description (English source)
ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 use a weak obfuscation algorithm to store passwords, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain cleartext passwords by leveraging access to WEB-INF/conf/securitydbData.xml. NOTE: this issue can be combined with CVE-2016-6601 for a remote exploit.