CVE-2024-55196 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Insufficiently Protected Credentials in the Mail Server Configuration in GoPhish v0.12.1 allows an attacker to access cleartext passwords for the configured IMAP and SMTP servers.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-312

References

https://github.com/hexkaster/SecurityResearch/blob/main/CVE-2024-55196.md

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-55196?

CVE-2024-55196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Insufficiently Protected Credentials in the Mail Server Configuration in GoPhish v0.12.1 allows an attacker to access cleartext passwords for the configured IMAP and SMTP servers.

How severe is CVE-2024-55196?

CVE-2024-55196 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-55196?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.