Write Back Manager
CVE-2023-27169
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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1DescriptionNVD
Xpand IT Write-back manager v2.3.1 uses a hardcoded salt in license class configuration which leads to the generation of a hardcoded and predictable symmetric encryption keys for license generation and validation.
AnalysisAI
Xpand IT Write-back manager v2.3.1 uses a hardcoded salt in license class configuration which leads to the generation of a hardcoded and predictable symmetric encryption keys for license generation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Xpand IT Write-back manager v2.3.1 uses a hardcoded salt in license class configuration which leads to the generation of a hardcoded and predictable symmetric encryption keys for license generation and validation. Affected products include: Xpand-It Write-Back Manager.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.
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