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CVE-2023-2291

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.81%

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CVE-2023-2291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360. These credentials could allow a malicious actor to modify configuration data that would escalate their permissions from that of a low-privileged user to an Administrative user.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360. These credentials could allow a malicious actor to modify configuration data that would escalate their permissions from that of a low-privileged user to an Administrative user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ZohocorpManageengine Access Manager Plus4.3Build4309
ZohocorpManageengine Pam360All versions—
ZohocorpManageengine Password Manager ProAll versions—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2291?
Static credentials exist in the PostgreSQL data used in ManageEngine Access Manager Plus (AMP) build 4309, ManageEngine Password Manager Pro, and ManageEngine PAM360. These credentials could allow a malicious actor to modify configuration data that would escalate their permissions from that of a low-privileged user to an Administrative user.
How severe is CVE-2023-2291?
CVE-2023-2291 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2291?
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