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CVE-2021-27757

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

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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
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HcltechBigfix Insights>= 10.0, < 10.0.8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27757?
" 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."
How severe is CVE-2021-27757?
CVE-2021-27757 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27757?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST