CVE-2023-2291 (GCVE-0-2023-2291)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-04-26 00:00 – Updated: 2025-02-03 17:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
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.
Severity
7.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-03 17:31 UTC
CWE
- Hardcoded Credentials
- CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Zoho ManageEngine Multiple Products |
Affected:
All
|
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