CVE-2021-27757
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CVE-2021-27757 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. " Insecure password storage issue.The application stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.Since the information is stored in cleartext, attackers could potentially read it and gain access to sensitive information.". EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
" Insecure password storage issue.The application stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere.Since the information is stored in cleartext, attackers could potentially read it and gain access to sensitive information."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hcltech | Bigfix Insights | >= 10.0, < 10.0.8.0 |
References
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0095303Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0095303Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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