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CVE-2010-3245

2.1 · LOW

The automated-backup functionality in Blackboard Transact Suite (formerly Blackboard Commerce Suite) stores the (1) database username and (2) database password in cleartext in (a) script and (b) ba…

Published Sep 7, 2010blackboardCWE-200EPSS 0.88%

Overview

CVE-2010-3245 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting blackboard transact_suite. It was published on September 7, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The automated-backup functionality in Blackboard Transact Suite (formerly Blackboard Commerce Suite) stores the (1) database username and (2) database password in cleartext in (a) script and (b) batch (.bat) files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from blackboard. Update transact_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3245?

CVE-2010-3245 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting blackboard transact_suite. It was published on September 7, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2010-3245?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3245?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from blackboard. Update transact_suite to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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