CVE-2021-47759
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CVE-2021-47759 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. MTPutty 1.0.1.21 contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability that allows local attackers to view SSH connection passwords through Windows PowerShell process listing. Attackers can run a PowerShell command to retrieve the full command line of MTPutty processes, exposing plaintext SSH credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
MTPutty 1.0.1.21 contains a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability that allows local attackers to view SSH connection passwords through Windows PowerShell process listing. Attackers can run a PowerShell command to retrieve the full command line of MTPutty processes, exposing plaintext SSH credentials.
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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