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CVE-2011-1509

Status: ModifiedMedium (5)—

The encryptPassword function in Login.js in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (SDP) 8012 and earlier uses a Caesar cipher for encryption of passwords in cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Manageengine — Servicedesk Plus

CWEs

References

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