Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in portier vision 4.4.4.2 and 4.4.4.6. Passwords are stored using reversible encryption rather than as a hash value, and the used Vigenere algorithm is badly outdated. Moreover, the encryption key is static and too short. Due to this, the passwords stored by the application can be easily decrypted.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Portier | Portier | 4.4.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151118/PORTIER-4.4.4.2-4.4.4.6-CryptographiExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jan/8ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2018-011.tExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151118/PORTIER-4.4.4.2-4.4.4.6-CryptographiExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jan/8ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2018-011.tExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5723?
CVE-2019-5723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in portier vision 4.4.4.2 and 4.4.4.6. Passwords are stored using reversible encryption rather than as a hash value, and the used Vigenere algorithm is badly outdated. Moreover...
How severe is CVE-2019-5723?
CVE-2019-5723 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5723?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Portier Portier.