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CVE-2022-38121

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.38%

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CVE-2022-38121 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. UPSMON PRO configuration file stores user password in plaintext under public user directory. A remote attacker with general user privilege can access all users‘ and administrators' account names and passwords via this unprotected configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

UPSMON PRO configuration file stores user password in plaintext under public user directory. A remote attacker with general user privilege can access all users‘ and administrators' account names and passwords via this unprotected configuration file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
3.38%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
UpspowercomUpsmon Pro2.57

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38121?
UPSMON PRO configuration file stores user password in plaintext under public user directory. A remote attacker with general user privilege can access all users‘ and administrators' account names and passwords via this unprotected configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2022-38121?
CVE-2022-38121 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38121?
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