CVE-2021-42001
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CVE-2021-42001 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. PingID Desktop prior to 1.7.3 has a misconfiguration in the encryption libraries which can lead to sensitive data exposure. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may be able to successfully complete an MFA challenge via OTP.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PingID Desktop prior to 1.7.3 has a misconfiguration in the encryption libraries which can lead to sensitive data exposure. An attacker capable of exploiting this vulnerability may be able to successfully complete an MFA challenge via OTP.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pingidentity | Pingid Desktop | < 1.7.3 |
References
- https://docs.pingidentity.com/bundle/pingid/page/dyt1645545885978.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.pingidentity.com/bundle/pingid/page/dyt1645545885978.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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