CVE-2022-47561

CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Sep 20, 2023
Updated: Aug 3, 2024
CWE ID 256
CWE ID 522

Summary

CVE-2022-47561 is a vulnerability affecting a web application where the "admin.xml" file stores user credentials in plaintext. This file is accessible without requiring login credentials, enabling attackers to obtain sensitive information related to all users, including admin users. The obtained clear-text credentials can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious actions on the affected system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to the security of the impacted web application, and it is recommended that affected organizations take immediate steps to address this issue by implementing proper access controls and encrypting stored credentials.

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